LOCAL NEWS

Bishop John P. Dolan, who was installed as the new bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix on August 2, announced two new key leadership roles at the Diocesan Pastoral Center.

Years of soul-searching, prayer, discernment, and study culminated in ordination for seven men who will now serve the Diocese of Phoenix as permanent deacons. All but one are assigned to their home parishes. Read on for a closer look at the men’s journey.  

From a butterfly release to folkloric dancing, children’s activities, a lowrider show, mariachis and other entertainment, the ninth annual Dia de los Muertos event at St. Mary’s Basilica in downtown Phoenix drew a multitude again this year.

On Sunday, October 16, Soles 2 Souls, a local non-profit launched in 2021 by two high school students, partnered with Arizona Helping Hands to help children in foster care.

In a diocese where priests face steady demands from an expanding population, the permanent deacon is considered a vital part of the Church’s function. Today, seven new men are diving into that role.

Pope Francis invited Catholic churches around the world to renew and strengthen their celebration of the youth and young people on November 22, 2020. This took place in a Homily where the Holy Father said that we as a Church have a call to connect younger generations with “the Mystery of Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of Man” (Homily of His Holiness). He has thus instituted the Annual Global Celebration of Young People.

Bombarded by text messages, social media, email and podcasts, there’s an enormous amount of information coming at Catholics these days. Personal interaction centered around the Gospel? Not so much.

The Diocese of Phoenix recognizes Catholic Education Arizona as a Guardian of Hope for this year’s Night of Hope. Thank you for supporting Catholic education for 25 years!

Msgr. Peter Dai Bui, vicar for clergy of the Diocese of Phoenix, led a one-hour prayer vigil Tuesday night at St. Mary's Basilica in downtown Phoenix, the evening before the scheduled execution of Murray Hooper.

As high school football playoffs get rolling across America, the state of Arizona has one final week of games to determine who will be playing. As high school football playoffs get rolling across America, the state of Arizona has one final week of games to determine who will be playing. Notre Dame Prep of Scottsdale holds an 8-1 record and plays its final regular season matchup tomorrow against Gilbert High with the regional championship on the line.