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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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A night at Phoenix Dining Room’s Heat Relief Shelter

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

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  • 09/10/2026
  • Jeff Grant

Phoenix Education Center opens for seminarians and mental health

The Diocese of Phoenix’s visionary Nazareth Seminary and groundbreaking Mental Health Ministry, in collaboration with the University of Mary (U...

Local News

St. John Bosco Catholic School celebrates 25 years 

Avila launches second year in West Valley as newest Catholic university in the Diocese of Phoenix

Choose to love

One Church, one Lord, one mission

The joy of love: A vision for marriage, family life and spirituality 

Seniors find joy serving at the altar

Diocese hires new assistant superintendent of schools

Mass honors Fr. William Wasson and thousands of lives he impacted

4th Annual Catholic Night; A night of celebration and giving back 

Love grows here; Mentoring friendship strengthens marriages

Videos & Podcasts

Have you ever wondered if there is really one Catholic Church?
September 9, 2026

Is there really one Catholic Church? – Now you know

Have you ever wondered what you should do if you forget to confess a sin? Join Fr. Paul Sullivan for this week’s episode of “Now
September 7, 2026

The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant – Word and Art with Bishop Dolan

Join Bishop John Dolan on this Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time as he reflects on “The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant,” a painting by Italian
September 7, 2026

24th 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
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?
pray for the care of water
September 1, 2026

Pray with the Pope: For the care of water

Water, the “source of fruitfulness, freshness, and hope,” as the Pope himself defines it in his prayer, is a scarce, unsafe, and inaccessible resource for
August 19, 2026

TILMA en español: El inicio

La Diócesis de Phoenix lanza su primer videopodcast mensual en español, que profundizará sobre el plan pastoral de siete años sobre la evangelización del Obispo
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Ribbon Cutting & Mass for Education Center Opening

The Diocese of Phoenix held a special Mass and a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday evening (Sept. 9) at the

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  • September 11, 2026
  • Catholic Night 2026
  • September 11, 2026
  • Holy Spirit Retreat
  • September 12, 2026
  • Magnificat Meal
  • September 12, 2026
  • Living Into Love and Wisdom
  • September 12, 2026
  • C.A.L.L. Catholic Academy For Life Leadership Seminars 2026 – 2027
  • September 12, 2026
  • Regional Retreats for parish ministers
  • September 13, 2026
  • Mass of Remembrance for Survivors of Suicide Loss
  • September 14, 2026
  • Become A Lay Dominican — Information Night
  • September 14, 2026
  • Padre Pio Mass with Veneration of First Class Relic
  • September 15, 2026
  • Compassionate Communication

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  • 09/08/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

St. John Bosco Catholic School celebrates 25 years 

Celebrations will soon be underway for St. John Bosco Catholic School in Phoenix as the community celebrates 25 years. From...
  • 09/04/2026
  • Jeff Grant

Avila launches second year in West Valley as newest Catholic university in the Diocese of Phoenix

The Diocese of Phoenix’s expanding faith-based higher-education options are alive and well as Avila University Arizona welcomed its second-ever class...
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A night at Phoenix Dining Room’s Heat Relief Shelter

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