Vocations

  • September 18, 2025

NEWS BRIEF: Record number of priests attend 2025 Priest Convocation

More than 180 priests from across the Diocese of Phoenix gathered in Flagstaff, Ariz., this week for the...
  • 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....
  • July 3, 2025

Diocese appoints a new Vocations director as historic seminary work proceeds
  • June 3, 2025

The path to priesthood for two young men

Deacon Jacob Chavez was 20 years old when his parents, Brian and Luzinda, drove him up to St....
  • October 10, 2024

Seminarians visit parishes to share personal testimonies and promote vocations

“Who doesn’t want to be a superhero?” These were the words of Fr. Kurt Perera, director of Vocations...
  • June 17, 2024

Phoenix gears up for annual John Paul II Classic: A night of faith, family and friendly competition

The stage is set for the annual John Paul II (JPII) Classic, where priests and seminarians from the...
  • June 4, 2024

Remember your roots 

After the joyful celebration of the ordination of three new priests this year, I find myself reflecting on...
  • June 4, 2024

Bishop ordains three to priesthood, a ‘home made for the souls for Christ’

AVONDALE, Ariz. --- They came to the Diocese of Phoenix from the other side of the country, the...
  • October 31, 2023

Supporting vocations and building grace-filled connections through the Serra Club
  • June 5, 2023

Repeated invitations, coaxing of loved ones lead to ordination to the priesthood for two men