Men’s Retreat with Terry Hershey and Dcn. Phil LoCascio

Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

"Being at Home in My Own Skin: The Ultimate Gift." This weekend will give you permission to be at home in your own skin, to embrace authenticity, to find your voice and the fire in your belly. You will find permission to hear the voice of grace, to pause for renewal, and to find safe […]

$250.00

Emmaus Retreat for Grieving Parents

Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Marianne Gouveia and Greg Eckerman with Father Page Polk The EMMAUS Ministry for Grieving Parents is a unique ministry that serves the spiritual needs of grieving parents Of all the pains that life can hand us, arguably the most searing is the loss of a child. During this weekend, just as Jesus joined his distraught […]

$135 – $250

Fast Talk Theology: Accompanying Young Adult Catholics with Maureen Day, Ph.D

Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

A program presented in partnership with the Franciscan School of Theology A growing number of studies are examining Catholic young adults, and they all report the same results: young adults are leaving in droves. However, when these studies are examined more closely, they offer a more interesting story than the "leaving in droves" narrative provides. […]

Free

Phoenix Gregorian Chant Group

Mater Misericordiae Catholic Church 1537 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Singers of all ages and backgrounds are invited to explore the Gregorian repertory with us in an informal atmosphere. Beginners welcome. See website for details. Please note: this event is NOT a performance!

Vatican Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles

St. Timothy

As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the Vatican Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles is coming to Phoenix. There will be many stops on the way. See amazing displays for yourself — no need to travel to Rome! What is a Eucharistic Miracle? Eucharistic miracles are extraordinary events or phenomena, which manifest the Real Presence of […]

Renew Our Hearts: Franciscan Advent Conversations

Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Faith in Action Ministry Take time to quiet your heart during the busy Advent season - Dec. 12 and Dec. 19, 2022 Let us begin again, for until now we have done nothing.” For two Monday evenings in mid-Advent we will take time to pause from the “holiday hustle and bustle” and instead take a […]

$10.

Savior and Sustenance ~ Advent Evening of Reflection

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 11300 N 64th St, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Blessed Sacrament Parish ~ Scottsdale, AZ Advent Evening of Reflection ~ Monday, December 12th at 7:00 PM Julie Carrick is going to lead our Advent Evening of Reflection based on her newest book ‘Savior & Sustenance’. With powerful talks & exquisite music this is an evening for the whole family. Lamb of God….The Gifts of […]

Imaginative Prayer Series | Advent with Mary

St. Francis Xavier 4715 N Central, Phoenix, AZ

In the Ignatian tradition, praying with the imagination is called contemplation. Contemplation is a very active way of praying that engages the mind and heart. Ignatius was convinced that God can speak to us as surely through our imagination as through our thoughts and memories. Join our three-night series on imaginative prayer and accompany Mother […]

Free

Creche Festival 2022 December 17th 10am-9pm and 18th 8:30am-3pm, 2022

Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Saint Francis wanted to see with his own eyes the simplicity, poverty and humility of Jesus’ birth. With the help of the townspeople of Greccio, Italy a manger was constructed in a forest clearing. Mangers are still assembled to this day as part of our Christmas tradition to recall St. Francis’ vision and to celebrate […]

Free

ESA Information Conference for Catholic Families

St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish 440 E. Elliiot Road, Gilbert

In September, Arizona passed a new state law making state educational funds available to Catholic families. Known as Empowerment Scholarship Accounts or the ESA, these funds can be used for elementary, secondary, or college education costs. On December 17th, there will be an in-person and livestream free information conference detailing how Catholic families can use […]

Free

“Buon Natale, Greccio: St. Francis and the Nativity”

Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Saturday, December 17, 2022 ~ 7 pm This concert of beautiful Christmas music and stories is part of the Casa Creche Festival. Open to the public and free to attend, our Casa Choir and musicians will tell the story of St. Francis and his portrayal of Jesus’ birth, which established the worldwide tradition of displaying […]

Free