St. Mary’s Basilica

  • April 13, 2026

Eighty years of seeing the face of Christ in every person in need

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) in Phoenix — whose mission to those in Arizona experiencing...
  • April 7, 2026

Evangelization team brings the good news to NCAA basketball fans

Cassock flaring in the wind behind him, Fr. Emmanuel Galvez, IVE, briskly pulled up on an electric scooter...
  • January 29, 2026

Hundreds gather downtown for Catholic Schools Week Mass and rally

More than 800 Catholic school students, teachers, staff members and chaperones gathered Wednesday (Jan. 28) in downtown Phoenix...
  • August 11, 2025

Fr. Fernando Camou installed as pastor of St. Mary’s Basilica

Fr. Fernando Camou was installed by Bishop John Dolan as the rector and pastor of the historic St....
  • July 29, 2024

NEWS BRIEF: Seminarians take next steps toward priesthood as they are instituted as acolytes and lectors

On Sunday evening, Bishop John Dolan and Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo Nevares held a special Mass for eight seminarians...
  • June 24, 2023

NEWS BRIEF: Friars legacy honored with special Mass
  • June 20, 2023

After nearly 130 years in Downtown Phoenix, Franciscan Friars leave legacy of mission

If St. Mary’s Basilica can be called the “mother parish” of the Valley, then certainly the Franciscan Friars...
  • November 8, 2022

Colorful Día de los Muertos event at St. Mary’s Basilica showcases tradition, flavors

From a butterfly release to folkloric dancing, children’s activities, a lowrider show, mariachis and other entertainment, the ninth...