We invite you to our next Virtual Foster and Adoption Services Orientation! Children are in need of loving families. Catholic Charities Foster Care and Adoption Services is here to walk alongside you during this journey. Helping a child provides a moment of hope for them and a sense of fulfillment in your heart. We invite […]
Join St. Francis Xavier Parish for a Virtual Event featuring Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon, PH.D. DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 TIME: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM AZ (MST) To attend this webinar you will need to register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j0RDkEzXRRGvUHJ5EOUjXw Jesuit-educated, Dr. McKinnon is a retired associate professor of education at the University of Detroit Mercy and […]
Please join us for the Spring 40 Days for Life Opening Mass celebrated by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. A speaking presentation will follow immediately after the mass. This is an in-person event that will be broadcasted though the Diocese of Phoenix Facebook and You Tube channel. Co-sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Respect Life […]
Taizé Prayer is a meditative, communal prayer that begins with the singing of simple and repetitive songs, without many words. The worship is quiet and reflective to create a prayerful environment that helps people draw closer to God and the place of the Cross. The focus of Taizé is on Christ and the Cross, reconciliation, […]
As part of our Legacy of Pope St. John Paul II, Mike examines key contributions from Pope St. John Paul II in the area of Catholic Social Teaching. Mike Phelan serves as Director of Marriage and Respect Life for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix for the past 10 years. He holds a Masters degree […]
The Rite of Election (Enrollment of Names) is for those who are unbaptized preparing for baptism at the Easter Vigil. This is a very significant step in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is usually celebrated on the first Sunday of Lent at the diocesan cathedral by the local bishop. All of the […]
The Parish Lenten Mission is planned for Feb 22-26 at St Juan Diego Church. The Mission will be led by Fr. Philip Scott and the topic is, "How to stop living as orphans and start living as sons/daughters in JESUS (the son) in the HOUSE of the FATHER". The talks will begin at 6:30 p.m. […]
Curious about Adopting? Join our upcoming Virtual Information Session. Joining Hearts, a program of Catholic Charities, will answer your questions about adoption and share what makes Joining Hearts different than other private adoption programs. Join us on Tuesday, February 23, at 6 p.m. Register in advance! If you have any questions, please contact us at […]
We are excited to announce Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC will speaking to our parish community to share a Lenten message on February 24, 2021! Fr. Calloway has a beautiful conversion story and was instrumental in inspiring Pope Francis to dedicate this Year to St. Joseph. Fr. Calloway has appeared on every Catholic media outlet and […]
These presentations are presented by Catholic Charities program staff to best share what we do, volunteer opportunities available, ways to partner, and learn the needs of those we serve. Virtual Program Presentations 3 of 4 include: Parents as Teachers - Provides in-home services for pregnant women and families with children ages birth to five to […]
The Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit are missionaries living a poor, chaste, obedient life in service of the forgotten and marginalized through prayer, compassion, and preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is our annual fundraiser to support the formation and education of our seminarians. This year's event will feature live and silent auctions, […]
JESUS: WORD AND SPIRIT OF GOD This important dialogue will invite us to understand and respect one another’s faith perspectives regarding: Jesus, the word and spirit of God as based on the Bible and Qur’an Jesus’ role in our world Jesus’ impact in our life This event is co-hosted by the Crosier Fathers and Brothers […]
