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October 23, 2026

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Inside Nazareth Seminary in the Diocese of Phoenix

The Ministry of Accompaniment

Bishop Dolan visits and serves at Andre House

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

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SVdP opens second medical clinic for uninsured

In Prayerful Remembrance of the Faithful Departed Entrusted to Our Care During the Month of September

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Encountering the saints through their relics

When the souls of saints leave their earthly bodies, they leave behind parts of themselves for the faithful to remember...

Local News

Parish cafes around the diocese build community, honor saints

St. Matthew Catholic School; a dual language curriculum rooted in Christ

Six men to be ordained permanent deacons

Come as you are

Bishop Dolan’s remarks on Pope Leo XIV’s cancer diagnosis

Avila University Arizona celebrates ribbon cutting

Diocese of Phoenix invites the faithful to join Mass honoring, praying for veterans

Videos & Podcasts

October 21, 2026

How did the Gospel writers remember what Jesus said? – Now you Know

Have you ever wondered how the Gospel writers remembered what Jesus said without a tape recorder? Join Fr. Will Schmid for this week’s episode of

October 19, 2026

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Christ in our Neighborhood

This coming Sunday, we celebrate the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

October 19, 2026

Moses with the Tablets of the Law – Word and Art with Bishop Dolan

Join Bishop John Dolan on this Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time as he reflects on “Moses with the Tablets of the Law,” painted by Rembrandt.

October 1, 2026

Pray with the Pope: For mental health ministry | October 2026

There are wounds that often remain invisible and are lived in the deepest solitude. Those experiencing a mental illness usually face, in addition to their

September 7, 2026

Encountering the Sacred – Tilma Podcast

“What would it be like to live the grace of the sacraments fully, every day of your life?

October 21, 2026

Catequesis que Transforma – Tilma en español

Acompáñenos en nuestro pódcast mensual de TILMA en español, junto a sus anfitrionas, la hermana María José y la hermana Inés, y a invitados inspiradores.

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Parish cafes around the diocese build community, honor saints

As the fall air continues to cool and sweater weather invites folks to open windows and cozy up with a...

St. Matthew Catholic School; a dual language curriculum rooted in Christ

In the Diocese of Phoenix, Catholic schools are a place where students encounter Christ while being challenged academically, receiving human...

Six men to be ordained permanent deacons

Six men will be ordained to the permanent deaconate on Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. at Ss. Simon and Jude...

Partnerships

SVdP opens second medical clinic for uninsured

In Prayerful Remembrance of the Faithful Departed Entrusted to Our Care During the Month of September