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Inside Nazareth Seminary in the Diocese of Phoenix

Bishop Dolan visits and serves at Andre House

Bishop Dolan joins volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul to make pizza.

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In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of June

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of April

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A historic day at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City

Bishop John Dolan celebrated his first-ever Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City on Tuesday...

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New Catholic Sun launches today

St. Mary Magdalene Parish celebrates patroness, displays first-class relic

Bishop John Dolan to celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City

Natural family planning transforms marriages

Upcoming Mass to honor grandparents and the elderly

New perpetual adoration chapel in Surprise invites worshippers to encounter Christ

Seeking God’s will for our kids

Diocese of Phoenix establishes new territorial parish in Laveen

Diocese of Phoenix partners with Vatican Media to support communication of Pope Leo’s monthly prayer intentions

Videos & Podcasts

The Miracle of the Loaves and the Fishes - Word and Art with Bishop Dolan

Join Bishop John Dolan on this Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time as the reflects on the early sixth century mosaic “The Miracle of the Loaves and the Fishes” — one of the great treasures of Early Christian art.

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Christ in our Neighborhood

This coming Sunday, we celebrate the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood commentary asks us is: How do I treat the people around me who are hungry for God’s love?

Surrender in the Suffering - A Seat at the Table

Host Joyce Coronel and special guests Bishop Artur Bubnevych and Fr. Xavier Benavides reflect on the extraordinary witness of Fr. Walter Ciszek.

Why do bishops and popes wear strange hats? | Now You Know

Have you ever wondered why bishops and popes wear strange hats? Join Fr. John Muir for this week’s episode of “Now You Know” to find out!

Pray with the Pope: For respect for human life | July 2026

Human life is a sacred gift that merits to be welcomed, protected and cared for in all its stages. Nevertheless, indifference…

Mass at Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Bishop John Dolan celebrated his first-ever Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City on Tuesday

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New Catholic Sun launches today

The Diocese of Phoenix has launched a rebranded, mobile-friendly digital platform for The Catholic Sun, creating a single digital destination...

St. Mary Magdalene Parish celebrates patroness, displays first-class relic

St. Mary Magdalene parishioners gathered Tuesday (July 21) evening to celebrate the solemnity of their patroness with a vigil Mass...

Bishop John Dolan to celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City

Be part of history as Bishop John Dolan celebrates Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico...

Welcome to the official source of Local News for the Diocese of Phoenix

Official Local News source of the Diocese of Phoenix

Become Catholic

Magazine Publications

The Catholic Sun Archive

Inside Nazareth Seminary in the Diocese of Phoenix

Bishop Dolan visits and serves at Andre House

Bishop Dolan joins volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul to make pizza.

Partners

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of June

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of April

Official Local News source of the Diocese of Phoenix

A historic day at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City

Local News

New Catholic Sun launches today

St. Mary Magdalene Parish celebrates patroness, displays first-class relic

Bishop John Dolan to celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City

Natural family planning transforms marriages

Upcoming Mass to honor grandparents and the elderly

New perpetual adoration chapel in Surprise invites worshippers to encounter Christ

Seeking God’s will for our kids

Diocese of Phoenix establishes new territorial parish in Laveen

Diocese of Phoenix partners with Vatican Media to support communication of Pope Leo’s monthly prayer intentions

Videos & Podcasts

The Miracle of the Loaves and the Fishes - Word and Art with Bishop Dolan

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Christ in our Neighborhood

Surrender in the Suffering - A Seat at the Table

Why do bishops and popes wear strange hats? | Now You Know

Pray with the Pope: For respect for human life | July 2026

Mass at Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Local Events

New Catholic Sun launches today

St. Mary Magdalene Parish celebrates patroness, displays first-class relic

Bishop John Dolan to celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City

Partnerships

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of June

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of April

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Welcome to the official source of Local News for the Diocese of Phoenix

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Become Catholic

Magazine Publications

The Catholic Sun Archive

Inside Nazareth Seminary in the Diocese of Phoenix

Bishop Dolan visits and serves at Andre House

Bishop Dolan joins volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul to make pizza.

Partners

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of June

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of April

Official Local News source of the Diocese of Phoenix​

A historic day at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City

Local News

New Catholic Sun launches today

St. Mary Magdalene Parish celebrates patroness, displays first-class relic

Bishop John Dolan to celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City

Natural family planning transforms marriages

Upcoming Mass to honor grandparents and the elderly

New perpetual adoration chapel in Surprise invites worshippers to encounter Christ

Seeking God’s will for our kids

Diocese of Phoenix establishes new territorial parish in Laveen

Diocese of Phoenix partners with Vatican Media to support communication of Pope Leo’s monthly prayer intentions

Videos & Podcasts

The Miracle of the Loaves and the Fishes - Word and Art with Bishop Dolan

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Christ in our Neighborhood

Surrender in the Suffering - A Seat at the Table

Why do bishops and popes wear strange hats? | Now You Know

Pray with the Pope: For respect for human life | July 2026

Mass at Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Local Events

New Catholic Sun launches today

St. Mary Magdalene Parish celebrates patroness, displays first-class relic

Bishop John Dolan to celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City

Partnerships

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of June

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of April

Join Our Newsletter

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Official Local News source of the Diocese of Phoenix