Category: BRIEFS

  • December 22, 2025

Good Shepherd of the Desert and St. Francis of Assisi receive new pastor

Fr. Julius Kayiwa was installed as pastor of two parishes this weekend by Bishop John Dolan in the...
  • December 16, 2025

2nd annual diocesan Simbang Gabi draws nearly 1,500

The second annual diocesan Simbang Gabi drew an overflow crowd Sunday evening (Dec. 14) at St. Paul Catholic...
  • December 12, 2025

Bishop Dolan’s Pastoral Plan; TILMA year two

Bishop John Dolan released his pastoral plan today (Dec. 12), the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe....
  • December 9, 2025

 Thousands attend Honor Your Mother 20th Anniversary Celebration

Thousands turned out on Saturday morning (Dec. 6) for the 20th annual Honor Your Mother event, the Diocese...
  • December 4, 2025

Bishop Dolan visits and serves at Andre House

Bishop John Dolan made his first visit to Andre House on Tuesday evening (Dec. 2) in downtown Phoenix,...
  • November 24, 2025

Newest transitional deacon ordained in Flagstaff

The ordination of Nathan Blanchard to the Order of the Diaconate was celebrated by Bishop John Dolan on...
  • November 17, 2025

Fr. Muir blesses new Arizona Republic offices

Fr. John Muir, the vicar general for the Diocese of Phoenix, led a special blessing of the new...
  • November 5, 2025

The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary merges with the Congregation of Jesus

The sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), also known as the Loreto Sisters, who...
  • November 5, 2025

Bishop Dolan speaks on mental health in Rome

Bishop John Dolan visited with Pope Leo XIV this morning after his weekly General Audience before St. Peter’s...
  • November 3, 2025

Church of the Ascension celebrates 50th anniversary

Church of the Ascension in Fountain Hills, Ariz., kicks off a year-long celebration this week in honor of...