Priesthood

  • June 11, 2026

Boyhood desire to serve in church yields 60 years of priesthood for Fr. Pierre Hissey

A self-described "normal kid who just wanted to help out in the Church" has seen his desire fulfilled...
  • August 29, 2025

Bishop Dolan celebrates opening of seminary year

Bishop John Dolan held a Mass in celebration of the opening of the seminary year on Thursday (Aug....
  • August 7, 2025

Fr. Joseph Nguyen reflects on first year of priesthood

For Fr. Joseph Nguyen, his first year as a priest has been a journey filled with grace, growth...
  • May 28, 2024

Path to priesthood for three men shaped by love for Eucharist, service

It’s been a winding road, at times even international in scope. On June 1, transitional Deacons Elijah Delello,...
  • June 5, 2023

Repeated invitations, coaxing of loved ones lead to ordination to the priesthood for two men
  • May 16, 2023

From the Friendly Skies to heavenly servant: Franciscan becomes a priest at the Casa

About a half dozen individuals, including family, friends and Franciscan colleagues were asked to describe Father James Seiffert,...
  • May 9, 2023

Diocese expands seminary with new formation house

With a new house of formation opening in August, the Diocese of Phoenix is expanding its seminary, allowing...
  • April 26, 2023

Every Christian has a vocation to share God’s love, pope says

Every Christian has a vocation to respond to God's love and to share that love with others, Pope...
  • February 23, 2023

A priesthood for all: Synodal church requires new look at ministry

If the goal of a "synodal" church is to have all the baptized recognize their responsibility for the...
  • January 17, 2023

Faith is a call to service and mission, pope tells U.S. seminarians

The call to faith in Jesus always is a call to service and mission, Pope Francis told seminarians,...