‘It refreshed my soul’: Hundreds anointed, blessed at World Day of the Sick Mass
Hundreds of churchgoers received the Anointing of the Sick last weekend at a Mass for the World Day of the Sick.
Messages of faith, perseverance as Catholic high schools graduate 1,200
Nearly 1,200 students are graduating this year from the Diocese of Phoenix’s seven Catholic high schools.
Catholic Communication Campaign: Connecting communities in Christ
Ever since Jesus told his disciples to take his message to all nations, the Catholic Church has done so using the best communications methods of the day. Early Christians pioneered new communications technology when they switched from scrolls to booklets.
St. John Paul II, Phoenix diocese’s newest high school, to graduate its first class...
A little over 4 years ago, ground was broken in the far West Valley for what would become the diocese’s newest high school. This week, 37 seniors will become St. John Paul II Catholic High School's first graduates.
Ill, caregivers invited to World Day of the Sick Mass May 22 in Scottsdale
The World Sick Day Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Olmsted on May 22 at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Scottsdale.
New Executive Director of the Franciscan Renewal Center Appointed by the Provincial Board of...
After 24 years of leadership as Executive Director of the Franciscan Renewal Center (FRC), Fr. Joseph Schwab, OFM, stepped down from his role on April 30, 2021, at his own request. He will leave for an extended sabbatical on July 1, 2021, to include time for rest, retreat, study, pilgrimage, and discernment of future ministry work.
‘Very special day’: Bishop celebrates new parish, installs pastor in growing northwest Valley
The Diocese of Phoenix has a new parish, and its shepherd is well-acquainted with its flock.
Bishop Olmsted Names Eugene Sweeney Principal of Notre Dame Prep
Eugene Sweeney, Ph.D. was named principal of Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale on April 27, 2021.
Fr. McNair appointed chaplain to African American Catholic community
As Fr. Andrew McNair was introduced as the Diocese of Phoenix’s new chaplain to the African American community, a sense of excitement rippled through St. Pius X Church.
Bishop Olmsted installs new rector of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral
Bishop Olmsted installed Fr. Camou as rector of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral this past Sunday. As part of the rite of installation, Fr. Camou renewed his oath of fidelity and led his new flock in the Profession of the Catholic faith. This bears witness to his desire to serve them as a loving father, wise teacher, and faithful shepherd.
