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Bishop Dolan visits and serves at Andre House

Bishop Dolan joins volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul to make pizza.

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In Prayerful Remembrance of the Faithful Departed Entrusted to Our Care During the Month of September

ABC15 2nd Chance Bike Drive Expands This Year to Include Food Donations

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  • 10/15/2026
  • Debbie DiCarlo

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Each of us longs for a place where we are fully known, fully loved and continually invited to begin again....

Local News

Bishop Dolan’s remarks on Pope Leo XIV’s cancer diagnosis

Avila University Arizona celebrates ribbon cutting

Diocese of Phoenix invites the faithful to join Mass honoring, praying for veterans

Diocese of Phoenix hosts first-ever Communications Summit

St. Mary-Basha Catholic School breaks ground on new Art and Athletics Center

Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference; Reflection on the 2026 Election

Feeding our neighbors together; Parishes partner with St. Vincent de Paul to help those in need 

Pray with Pope Leo XIV, October 2026

Videos & Podcasts

October 14, 2026

Are Sunday Mass readings the same around the world? – Now you Know!

Have you ever wondered if the Sunday readings are the same across the world at every Mass?
October 12, 2026

Tiberius, Silver Denarius – Word and Art with Bishop Dolan

On this Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Bishop John Dolan reflects on the famous line from scripture: “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and
October 12, 2026

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Christ in our Neighborhood

If you haven’t joined a Christ in Our Neighborhood small group yet, perhaps you are being called to start one yourself. It’s easy! Check out
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October 1, 2026

Pray with the Pope: For mental health ministry | October 2026

There are wounds that often remain invisible and are lived in the deepest solitude. Those experiencing a mental illness usually face, in addition to their
September 7, 2026

Encountering the Sacred – Tilma Podcast

“What would it be like to live the grace of the sacraments fully, every day of your life?
September 16, 2026

Una Iglesia que escucha – Tilma en español

Acompáñenos en nuestro pódcast mensual de TILMA en español, junto a sus anfitrionas, la hermana María José y la hermana Inés, y a invitados inspiradores.
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Diocese of Phoenix Communications Summit

The Diocese of Phoenix Office of Communications hosted its first-ever Communications Summit at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in downtown Phoenix
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2026 Priest Convocation

More than 190 priests from across the Diocese of Phoenix gathered in Flagstaff, Ariz., this week for four days of
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5th Annual Mass of Remembrance

More than 1,000 worshippers gathered inside Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix as the diocese celebrated its fifth annual

Local Events

  • October 15, 2026
  • Little Saint of Mine ~ Evening of Remembrance & Healing
  • October 15, 2026
  • Abortion Pill Reversal: A Catholic Perspective
  • October 16, 2026
  • Your Spiritual Legacy: Reflections into the Heart of Who You Are
  • October 16, 2026
  • Mile Jesu Annual Gala
  • October 16, 2026
  • 37th Annual Oktoberfest
  • October 17, 2026
  • Totus Tuus Retreat
  • October 17, 2026
  • JORGE MOREL EN CONCIERTO
  • October 17, 2026
  • Sacramental Listening Session — San Francisco de Asís, Flagstaff (English)
  • October 17, 2026
  • Sacramental Listening Session — Crosier Village, Phoenix (bilingual)
  • October 17, 2026
  • Matt Maher Cathedrals Concert

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  • 10/13/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

Bishop Dolan’s remarks on Pope Leo XIV’s cancer diagnosis

Bishop John Dolan shares his remarks on Pope Leo XIV’s cancer diagnosis, which came on Oct. 13, after Pope Leo...
  • 10/13/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

Avila University Arizona celebrates ribbon cutting

Avila University Arizona (AUA) celebrated its official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Campus Inauguration on Oct. 8, bringing together university leadership,...
  • 10/13/2026
  • Jeff Grant

Diocese of Phoenix invites the faithful to join Mass honoring, praying for veterans

“You are not alone.” These four words are the signature of Bishop John Dolan’s groundbreaking diocesan-level outreach to those struggling...
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In Prayerful Remembrance of the Faithful Departed Entrusted to Our Care During the Month of September

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