NEWS BRIEF: SPO Appoints New President for First Time in History
Saint Paul’s Outreach (SPO) announced today the appointment of David Fischer as their new President. The position was previously held by Gordon DeMarais, who founded the organization in 1985.
NEWS BRIEF: Bishop unveils new Diocesan Office of Mental Health
When Most Rev. John P. Dolan became bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, he knew he wanted to start an office to address those suffering from mental health problems, including people considering taking their own life.
NEWS BRIEF: Universal ESAs broaden access to Catholic education, homeschooling
On July 7, Arizona governor Doug Ducey signed HB 2853, expanding Arizona's empowerment scholarship account (ESA) program to include all school-aged children in the state.
NEWS BRIEF: SVdP Phoenix announces Shannon Clancy as CEO
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix Diocesan Council (SVdP) is pleased to announce Shannon Clancy as its new Chief Executive Officer. A Phoenix native, Shannon is the first female CEO for the Arizona nonprofit in its 76-year history and will assume leadership on Oct. 1.
NEWS BRIEF: André House of Arizona Announces New Executive Director
André House of Arizona (André House) is pleased to announce that John C. Delaney, II will be joining André House on September 1, 2022 as its next Executive Director and will be the first lay person to serve in this role.
NEWS BRIEF: Matthew 19:14 Project Opens Applications for Fall Grant Cycle
The Matthew 19:14 Project has opened their bi-annual grant cycle to provide much needed funding for support and professional development addressing special education needs among the staff of Catholic schools across the state of Arizona.
NEWS BRIEF: Catholic leaders among 2022 ATHENA nominees
Three Catholic leaders in the Diocese of Phoenix were recognized Wednesday evening as nominees for the 35th Annual ATHENA Awards.
NEWS BRIEF: Phoenix Sons eke out victory over Church Fathers in JPII Classic
In a game that came down to the final minutes, the Phoenix Sons (seminarians) secured a 39-37 win over the Church Fathers (priests).
NEWS BRIEF: ‘Be good, be loved, be blessed’: John P. Dolan installed as 5th...
The Diocese of Phoenix installed Most Rev. John P. Dolan as its fifth bishop Tuesday in a Mass filled with ceremony, joyous and reverent hymns and an address by the new bishop that called upon Catholics as well as people of all faiths to be “good, love and blessed.”
NEWS BRIEF: Secretary to the Nuncio at St. Francis of Assisi Mission
Ahead of his role at the Installation Mass for Bishop Dolan on Tuesday, Monsignor Luca Caveada, the Secretary of the Apostolic Nunciature of the United States to the Holy See, celebrated Mass on Sunday at St. Francis of Assisi Mission. The Mass included a special celebration of the feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha (July 14).