Phx Seminarians

  • July 1, 2026

University of Mary launches Graduate School of Theology in Phoenix to form Catholic leaders

The University of Mary is expanding its mission of Catholic higher education with the launch of its Graduate...
  • June 8, 2026

Growing Diocese of Phoenix welcomes four new priests

The Diocese of Phoenix, one of the nation’s fastest growing, has four new priests. Fr. Nathan Blanchard, Fr....
  • June 5, 2026

Br. Damien makes perpetual promises as a Franciscan Friar of the Holy Spirit

Br. Damien Van Amerongen, F.H.S., made final vows on Saturday (May 30) with the Franciscan Friars of the...
  • June 3, 2026

Annual Mass of Thanksgiving for Priests and Seminarians

Bishop John Dolan celebrated the annual Mass of Thanksgiving for Priests and Seminarians on Wednesday (June 3) in...
  • June 3, 2026

Deacon Nathan Blanchard – The Path to Priesthood

The call to the priesthood came during a junior high retreat for Dcn. Nathan Blanchard. After receiving communion...
  • May 27, 2026

Deacon Paul Graupmann, F.H.S. – The Path to Priesthood

For Dcn. Paul Graupmann, F.H.S., his conversion was a bit like that of St. Paul — sudden, swift...
  • May 20, 2026

Deacon Jeff Pooley – The Path to Priesthood

As a pilot, Dcn. Jeff Pooley used to soar through the clouds. Now as a priest, he’ll guide...
  • May 13, 2026

Deacon Simon Ortiz – The Path to Priesthood

Dcn. Simon Ortiz never thought he was going to be a priest when he grew up — he...
  • April 27, 2026

“Original eight” graduate from University of Mary

Eight seminarians from the Diocese of Phoenix’s Nazareth Seminary were part of the largest graduating class from the...
  • April 21, 2026

Baccalaureate Mass honors local seminarians

Bishop John Dolan celebrated a baccalaureate Mass at St. Agnes Parish in Phoenix on Monday evening (April 20)...