Category: LOCAL

  • May 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas

Pope Leo XIV shared his first encyclical on May 15, 2026, entitled Magnifica Humanitas (The Magnificence of the...
  • May 20, 2026

Deacon Jeff Pooley – The Path to Priesthood

As a pilot, Dcn. Jeff Pooley used to soar through the clouds. Now as a priest, he’ll guide...
  • May 20, 2026

New affordable housing brings hope to Central Phoenix

Bishop Peter Dai Bui attended the Housing for Hope — an affiliate of Catholic Charities Community Services —...
  • May 19, 2026

Diocese of Phoenix joins national Sacred Heart consecration

As the United States prepares for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, the Diocese of Phoenix joins...
  • May 18, 2026

Diocese of Phoenix celebrates newest transitional deacon

Bishop John Dolan celebrated the ordination to the transitional deaconate of Dcn. Lawrence Hogue, F.H.S., on Saturday (May...
  • May 18, 2026

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne opens new church after 22 years

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest...
  • May 15, 2026

Catholic Bishops of Arizona: Statement on Scheduled execution of Leroy McGill

We deeply regret that the State of Arizona has now set a date of May 20 for the...
  • May 13, 2026

Deacon Simon Ortiz – The Path to Priesthood

Dcn. Simon Ortiz never thought he was going to be a priest when he grew up — he...
  • May 12, 2026

Diocese of Phoenix hosts national Child & Youth Protection Catholic Leadership Conference

This week hundreds of Catholic faithful from across the country — including bishops, diocesan leadership and those directly...
  • May 11, 2026

Catholic Teaching Regarding Nuclear Weapons

I write to you as a pastor and as a fellow disciple of Jesus Christ, one who shares...