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SUMMARY:Discernment Night with the Crosier Fathers and Brothers
DESCRIPTION:Men 18+\, You’re Invited to a Discernment Night \nAre you searching for greater clarity\, purpose\, or direction in your life?\nTake an evening to step away from the noise and explore where God may be calling you. \nThe Crosier Fathers and Brothers invite you to a Discernment Night — an opportunity for prayer\, fellowship\, conversation\, and an authentic experience of religious community life. \nWhether you are actively discerning a vocation or simply curious about where God is leading you\, you are welcome. You do not need to have everything figured out. Come as you are. \nJoin us for: \n* Prayer and reflection\n* Shared meal and conversation\n* Brotherhood and community\n* Time for questions and discernment \n**Come and see what God may have in store for you.** \nRegister online:\nhttps://forms.gle/nxYgiaLCufZTofNB8 \nFor more information:\nCall or text: (320) 362-4789
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/discernment-night-with-the-crosier-fathers-and-brothers/
LOCATION:Crosier Village 717 E Southern Avenue Phoenix\, Arizona\, 717 E Southern Avenue\, Phoenix\, 85040
CATEGORIES:Consecrated Life,Evangelization,Vocations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crosier Fathers and Brothers":MAILTO:phoenix@crosier.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T231707
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Nun Run
DESCRIPTION:What: 10K\, 5 K\, 1 mile walk\nAttendees: Projected 1000 participants\nBenefiting Organization: Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration. Our main work is adoration and intercession. We are dedicated to perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in a spirit of reparative thanksgiving. We strive to offer our beloved Lord continual thanks for His goodness\, love\, mercy\, and True Presence in the Most Blessed Sacrament\, on behalf of the Church and of all God’s children. We are also dedicated to intercession -praying for others.\nWhy: We are anticipating that this event will witness to Christ\, bring awareness to potential vocations\, expand our mailing database and raise money for the maintenance and upkeep of Our Lady of Solitude Monastery.
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/17th-annual-nun-run/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Park\, 95 W. Baseline Rd\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85283\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consecrated Life,Special Events,Vocations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251003T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T231707
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SUMMARY:SOLT Sisters Magnificat Night
DESCRIPTION:The SOLT Sisters in Phoenix\, along with the SOLT sisters across the US\, Belize\, Guatemala and Mexico\, will host a Magnificat Night on Oct. 3 at their convent\, offering young women an evening of prayer\, reflection\, and fellowship. The event provides an opportunity to meet the Sisters\, discover the beauty of the liturgy of the hours\, and have a joyful evening of Catholic community. It will include Evening prayer\, dinner and a talk.
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/solt-sisters-magnificat-night/
LOCATION:Most Holy Trinity\, 8630 N 7th St\, Phoenix\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Consecrated Life,Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260618T231707
CREATED:20250908T203322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T214654Z
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SUMMARY:Monastic Experience Weekend
DESCRIPTION:“Prefer Nothing to Christ.” (RB 4\,42) \nSanta Rita Abbey\, a Cistercian community in the heart of Arizona\, warmly invites you to experience the peace and rhythm of monastic life. \nWHO: Women between 20 to 40 years old\, who are interested in or discerning religious life\nWHEN: Oct 3 (Fri) 4 pm ~ Oct 5 (Sun) 6 pm\, 2025\nWHERE: Santa Rita Abbey\, Sonoita\, AZ / Santa Rita Abbey\nREGISTER: 2025 Monastic Experience Weekends\nCONTACT: santaritavocations@gmail.com / 520-455-5595\nFURTHER INFORMATION: Monastic Experience Weekend\n…….
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/monastic-experience-weekend/
LOCATION:Santa Rita Abbey\, 14200 E. Fish Canyon Rd.\, Sonoita\, 85637-6545
CATEGORIES:Consecrated Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vocation Director of Santa Rita Abbey":MAILTO:santaritavocations@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250525T180000
DTSTAMP:20260618T231707
CREATED:20250422T223023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T223023Z
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SUMMARY:Daughters of Charity Search and Serve Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us!\nSearch & Serve Retreat\nSan Francisco Bay Area\nMay 21 – 26\, 2025 \nServe with us each day at one of our Ministry locations. Join us for daily mass\, morning and evening prayers and for discussions about life as a Daughter of Charity. We provide Housing\, Meals and Daily Transportation to our Ministry locations.\nSee what it’s like to be a Sister. \nStay with us… Pray with us…\nAsk your questions…\nSearch your Heart about being a Sister…\nServe those living in poverty side-by-side with ss!\nFor more details\, please scan the QR code or follow this link: https://daughters-of-charity.com/retreats/\nIf you would like more information contact Sr. Lisa Laguna\, DC @ srllaguna@doc1633.org or by mobile at (213) 210-9903.
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/daughters-of-charity-search-and-serve-experience/
CATEGORIES:Consecrated Life,Vocations,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T231707
CREATED:20250422T223512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T223512Z
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SUMMARY:Congregation of Holy Cross Ordination
DESCRIPTION:On April 26\, at 1:30pm EDT\, Deacon Richard Bevington\, C.S.C.\, Deacon Noah Junge\, C.S.C.\, Deacon Aaron Morris\, C.S.C.\, and Deacon David Murray\, C.S.C.\, will be ordained to the priesthood at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame. These men professed their final (perpetual) vows in the Congregation of Holy Cross last summer and have since been serving in Holy Cross apostolates around the country as they prepare to be ordained priests. You are invited to participate in the ordination liturgy by joining via livestream at livestream.holycrossusa.org. Learn more about the men and mission of Holy Cross at holycrossusa.org.
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/congregation-of-holy-cross-ordination/
LOCATION:Livestream from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart\, Notre Dame\, IN
CATEGORIES:Consecrated Life,Deacons,Livestream
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Congregation of Holy Cross":MAILTO:vocations@holycrossusa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T231707
CREATED:20250130T142934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T142934Z
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SUMMARY:Learn of Me Women's Discernment Retreat
DESCRIPTION:LEARN OF ME is a women’s vocational discernment retreat hosted by the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration at Our Lady of Solitude Monastery in Tonopah\, AZ. Each retreat focuses on a different theme that is relevant to the discernment journey. LEARN OF ME offers participants a unique encounter with the Poor Clares and their way of life. This retreat is open to women who are between the ages of 18-35\, practicing Catholics\, discerning Consecrated Life\, and interested in learning about our Poor Clare way of life.
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/learn-of-me-womens-discernment-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Solitude Chapel\, 9020 N 381st Ave\, Tonopah\, AZ\, 85354
CATEGORIES:Consecrated Life,Retreats,Vocations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T231707
CREATED:20240326T182608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T182608Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Executive Panel Discussions are member-exclusive events promoting focused conversation about living virtuously in the workplace. Three panelists lead the discussion about a particular virtue and what it means to practice that virtue in daily life \nAfter the panel\, table leaders bring the discussion down to the individual level. At the end of the evening\, a representative from each table shares their collective insights with the rest of the group. \nNon-members are cordially invited to this exclusive event. For young professionals in their 20’s and 30’s.
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/executive-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:St. Patrick Catholic Community\, 10815 N. 84th Street\, Scottsdale\, 85260
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Consecrated Life,Special Events,Vocations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T231707
CREATED:20240226T181616Z
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SUMMARY:Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz
DESCRIPTION:Maximilian Production Highlights True Heroism | Live Drama Coming to the Diocese of Phoenix \nEvent: Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz\, the professional live production that tells the dramatic story of one man\nwho stood up to the evil forces of Nazism\, holds a powerfully relevant message for our culture\, at a time when\nreligious freedom and moral values are under serious attack. This one-man drama stars well-known actor Leonardo\nDefilippis of Saint Luke Productions. \nDetails: \nMonday\, March 11\, 2024 at 7:00pm\, at St. Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic Church in Gilbert\, AZ. \nAdmission will be a free-will offering. \nAbout the Production: Maximilian is a riveting production\, featuring the polished skills of a talented actor who\nswitches characters with a speed and believability that amazes audiences. The drama\, which is being performed\nacross the country\, includes technological artistry in the form of a majestic orchestral soundtrack\, theatrical\nlighting\, and a video backdrop that sets the story in a historical yet relevant context.\nMaximilian is an inspiring dramatic portrayal not to be missed. The production runs ninety minutes\, and is suitable\nfor ages 10 and up. \nAbout Maximilian Kolbe: The drama poignantly illustrates the life of Polish Catholic priest Maximilian Kolbe\,\nwhose courage in the face of attacks against his faith led to his imprisonment in the Auschwitz concentration\ncamp during World War II. He was forced into slave labor\, tortured and finally came forward to take the place of\na married man\, who was condemned to death by starvation. Forty-one years after the heroic act of sacrificing his\nlife for another\, he was canonized by St. John Paul II who called him “the saint of our difficult age.” \nAbout the Actor: As founder and president of Saint Luke Productions\, Leonardo Defilippis has for 37 years\nproduced numerous one-man and one-woman plays on the lives of the saints and the Gospels\, and has created\nfeature films\, television and radio/internet programming. The company’s newest live production Tolton: From\nSlave to Priest\, is also currently touring the country. “We live in an exciting\, challenging time\, and we need heroes\nto show us the way we should live in an increasingly secular world\,” said Defilippis. For more information about\nSaint Luke Productions\, visit www.stlukeproductions.com .
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/maximilian-saint-of-auschwitz-4/
LOCATION:St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church\, 2654 E. Williams Field Rd\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85295\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consecrated Life,Evangelization,Special Events,Vocations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T231707
CREATED:20240206T155041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T155041Z
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SUMMARY:Discernment Retreat for Young Women
DESCRIPTION:The Carmelite Missionaries of St. Therese of the Child Jesus invite young women ages between 17-30\, who are interested in knowing more about religious life\, to join us for a day of discernment.\nThe purpose is to give young women the opportunity to know our community\, to answer questions about religious life\, and help you on your journey of seeking God’s will.\nFor more information and registration please contact Sister Leonor at (602) 413-7043 \nLas Misioneras Carmelitas de Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús invitan a mujeres jóvenes de entre 17 y 30 años\, interesadas en saber más sobre la vida religiosa\, a unirse a nosotros en un día de discernimiento.\nEl propósito es brindarles a las jóvenes la oportunidad de conocer nuestra comunidad\, responder preguntas sobre la vida religiosa y ayudarlas en su búsqueda de la voluntad de Dios.\nPara más información e inscripción por favor comuníquese con la Hermana Leonor al (602) 413-7043
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/discernment-retreat-for-young-women/
LOCATION:St. Daniel the Prophet
CATEGORIES:Consecrated Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231116T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T231707
CREATED:20231107T163851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T163851Z
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SUMMARY:18th annual Golf for Vocations Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Registration is officially open for the 18th annual Golf For Vocations Golf Tournament to be held on November 16\, 2023\, at Legacy Golf Resort in Phoenix.\nThe tournament celebrates a long history of support for our priests and religious in the Diocese of Phoenix\, as proceeds from the tournament goes directly to support vocations to the priesthood in the diocese.\nThe cost of education and formation for a single Priest is significant. Considering the record number of seminarians we now have\, the need for support is greater than ever before. We are thankful for the ongoing participation and support of all our sponsors and players and we look forward to growing the event in the years to come.\nVisit our website www.GolfForVocations.org for more information
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/18th-annual-golf-for-vocations-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:The Legacy Golf Club\, 6808 S. 32nd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consecrated Life,Fundraisers,Special Events,Vocations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Golf for Vocations":MAILTO:registration@golfforvocations.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T231707
CREATED:20230818T223936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T174324Z
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SUMMARY:Vocations Panel and Mass
DESCRIPTION:Join Bishop Dolan and the Office of Vocations for this All Saints celebration of holiness and vocations. Fr. Will Schmid from the Office of Vocations will preach at this Mass and will lead a Vocations Panel in the hall following the Mass. Children are invited to dress as their favorite or patron saint. This event will be celebrated at the 9 am TV Mass at SS Simon and Jude Cathedral on Sunday\, November 5th
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/vocations-fair-and-mass/
LOCATION:Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral\, 6351 N 27th Ave.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consecrated Life,Masses with Bishop,Special Events,Vocations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230917T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T231707
CREATED:20230912T233024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T233024Z
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SUMMARY:Come celebrate the Jesuit Presence in the Diocese of Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:Bishop John Dolan is grateful for all of the religious orders in the Diocese of Phoenix. He hopes to highlight the various communities. Join Bishop Dolan in celebrating the Jesuit presence in the Diocese of Phoenix on September 17th at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral at the 9:00 a.m. Mass with a reception to follow. Come and celebrate with us!
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/come-celebrate-the-jesuit-presence-in-the-diocese-of-phoenix/
LOCATION:Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral\, 6351 N 27th Ave.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consecrated Life,Masses with Bishop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T231707
CREATED:20230628T185153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T185153Z
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SUMMARY:Consecration to a Life of Virginity in the World
DESCRIPTION:Join Bishop Dolan and the Office of Consecrated Life for the rare and beautiful liturgy of a Consecration of a Virgin Living in the World. All the faithful are invited to attend and all priests of the Diocese are invited to concelebrate this Mass. Saturday\, August 26th 10 am at SS Simon and Jude Cathedral. \nFor more information about this vocation please visit: https://consecratedvirgins.org/
URL:https://www.catholicsun.org/event/consecration-to-a-life-of-virginity-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral\, 6351 N 27th Ave.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consecrated Life,Masses with Bishop,Special Collections
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