This course is a broad study of general Church teaching on social questions with strong emphasis on the papal encyclicals and other Church documents. Major issues explored are poverty and the distribution of wealth, prejudice and racism, war and peace, criminal justice, the Gospel and the State, and international community and business ethics.
Catholic Charities invites you to pray and fast for those we walk alongside during this Lenten season. Become a Prayer Champion. You will receive a list of prayer intentions every Wednesday morning. We invite you to join us in prayer at 9:30 am, from your home or place of peace, and join others in spirit, […]
Embark upon a spiritually transformative journey “through the desert” when you join Magis Women’s weekly retreat in everyday life: Lost and Found in the Desert: A Spiritual Survival Course is a seven-lesson/seven-week online mini-retreat that will introduce you to essential survival elements to help you hone the skills necessary to survive and thrive in the […]
Join a local 40 Days for Life campaign and Help Save Lives in Arizona! You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization to pray and fast for an end to abortion! Through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach, 40 Days for Life has inspired 1,000,000+ volunteers!
From the Shrine of the World Apostolate of Fatima USA-- the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be touring the Phoenix area between the dates of 3/18/22 to 4/2/22. You are invited to have your parish and/or school be honored to host Our Lady for a day during this holy Lenten season. In […]
Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Saint Thomas the Apostle are hosting Friday Fish Fry dinners during Lent. Feed your family or just yourself, with multiple sizes of delicious, individually-packaged dinners that include: fish, fries/potatoes, cole slaw and a beverage; or choose pizza as an alternative. Both outdoor and indoor seating options are available […]
Purified brings parents and teens (13+) together to discover God’s plan for love and opens up an opportunity for them to continue the discussion about this important topic at home, in a healthy and easy way with resources that work. The event includes a new version of Jason’s renowned talk Love or Lust, where he […]
with Peter Pearson, Iconographer, M. Div., Th.D. Christ, the Good Shepherd, is a beloved image in the Christian tradition. During our weekend together, we will paint the image of Christ, the gentle shepherd, using a step-by-step process in which everyone will complete their own icon. No previous experience or innate talent is required. We will […]
Comparte tu experiencia de tu jornada como católico/a en la convocatoria universal de diálogo y escucha conocido como el Sínodo, anunciado por el Papa Francisco. En nuestra comunidad, llevaremos a cabo este llamado de encuentro, acompañamiento y escucha de modo presencial el jueves, 31 de marzo de 6:30 a 8:30 p.m. en el salón parroquial. […]
Housing for Hope offers affordable housing communities as well as homes for families, seniors and individuals in central and northern Arizona. We have locations in Phoenix, Glendale, Tempe, Goodyear and cities in northern AZ. Our mission is to provide safe, beautiful, and affordable housing communities for families. As an affiliate of Catholic Charities, our housing […]
April 2022 Travelling Fatima Ministry "LORD DELIVER US" Our 9day Travelling Fatima Rosary Novena Prayer, started on the first Saturday in the month of July 2020, inspired by our Lady of Fatima’s call for us to “PRAY THE ROSARY EVERY DAY TO OBTAIN PEACE FOR THE WORLD” and her assurance that “THERE IS NO PROBLEM, […]
Pope Francis has called the entire People of God to journey together! The goal of our journeying together is to be present with one another, to listen and learn with each other, and to grow closer to the Lord and His Church. The Synod is a journey towards allowing each one to express their experience, […]
'Breakfast for Life' ... Celebrating the Sisters of Life and Walking with Moms in Need 9am First Saturday Holy Mass (Bilingual, Spanish) Celebrant: Fr. John Nahrgang St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church 10am 'Breakfast for Life' (Parish Hall) Speakers: The Sisters of Life on their mission helping moms in crisis, and testimony. Fr. John Nahrgang […]
Join Ryan Ayala as he examines the life of St. André Bessette. Location: St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 2312 E. Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Participants can join us either in person or via video conference. Zoom link for video conferencing will be available the week of the event. The Institute Classroom is located to […]
Women of all ages are invited to a day retreat with special guest, Gina Bauer! Based on reflections of Saint John Paul II's Mulieris Dignitatem, Gina has a special day planned to welcome women into the mission God has called them to! Schedule: 10:30am Confessions available 11:00am Mass 12:00pm-4:00pm Retreat in Parish Hall 4:00pm Mass […]
Holy Week Retreat Part 1, April 9 - 13, with Fr. Andre Cirino, OFM Journaling the Passion of the Christ with St. Francis This retreat centers on the art of journaling with a focus on the Passion of Jesus Christ. Part 1 will be comprised of an introduction to spiritual journaling focusing on the many […]
In this course, Sr. Maria Rose Metzger, OP, examines the Council's document on Religious Life; Laura Gallant discusses the document on the Laity; Fr. David Loeffler looks at the decree ecumenism. Location: St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 2312 E. Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Participants can join us either in person or via video conference. […]
The Care for Creation Ministry invites you to our first "Unlocking the Key to Laudato Si’ Film Festival and Art Show" at the Casa on Saturday, April 9. Four feature-length films that have received dozens of film festival awards and recognition globally plus a variety of shorts will be presented throughout the day for you […]
All grieving mothers, grandmothers, and supportive friends or family members are invited to a special Afternoon of Remembrance & Reflection hosted by Sacred Sorrows and supported by the Crosier Community. Please join Fr. Stephan Bauer and Ms. Rita Morton for a special program developed to help grief encounter grace as we journey into Holy Week. […]
The annual Chrism Mass is celebrated by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, united with all of the priests and deacons in our diocese, on Monday, April 11, at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, Phoenix. Mass begins at 6 p.m. All are welcome! Please arrive early to allow time for parking, finding a seat, and entering into […]
Holy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ institution of the Eucharist, the priesthood, and the Mass. During this re-presentation of the Last Supper, you will see the washing of the feet of twelve members of the congregation, along with a Eucharistic procession as Jesus is exposed for adoration late into the night. Catholics are invited to pray with […]
Join us Good Friday, April 15th for our Rosary for Life with Bishop Olmsted! We pray on this holy day that the love and mercy of Christ will pour out on those men and women considering abortion and encourage them to choose life for their pre-born children. Miracles happen because of prayer. Please remember to […]
Join us Good Friday for our Rosary for Life with Bishop Olmsted! We pray on this holy day that the love and mercy of Christ will pour out on those men and women considering abortion and encourage them to choose life for their pre-born children. Be sure to bring plenty of water and shade.
Good Friday is the one day in the year that no Masses are celebrated. In remembrance of Jesus’ suffering and death on the Cross, Catholics gather for a Communion service and to Venerate the Holy Cross. Good Friday is also a day of fasting and abstinence. Fasting is obligatory from age 18 until age 59, […]
The Filipino Clergy of the Diocese of Phoenix invites you to the 500 Years of Philippine Christianity celebration at St. Paul Catholic Church site on Sunday, April 17, 2022. This once in a lifetime free event will be called Fiesta sa Nayon. There will be Mass at the church starting at 3:00pm, followed by cultural […]
The SOURCE is a monthly Holy Hour hosted by the Sisters of Life monthly, every 3rd Tuesday at St. Agnes Parish. There will be Eucharistic Adoration with music by the Sisters. Confessions are available. There will be a little reception in the hall following. All are welcome!
Join us as we travel with St. Francis. St. Francis of Assisi took seriously the call to follow in Jesus's footsteps. His conversion launched him into preaching the Good News both near and far. Francis traveled the local region and ventured farther to share the Good News. His desire for solitude sent him into the […]
1:30pm - 3:00pm Confessions, Chaplet, and Veneration of Divine Mercy Image and Saint Faustina Relics 3:00pm Diving Mercy Mass with Bishop Eduardo Nevares
Flights of Faith Young adults, ages 21-45, come and join us for a talk by Fr. Kurt Perera on "How to Trust in God." We will meet up, have a little social time, the talk and time for Q & A to follow. When: April 26th. Arrive at 6:30 for ordering, talk starts at 7. […]
