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Inside Nazareth Seminary in the Diocese of Phoenix

Bishop Dolan visits and serves at Andre House

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

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

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  • 08/10/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

Auxiliary Bishop Peter Dai Bui preaches to 80,000 in Missouri 

Auxiliary Bishop Peter Dai Bui celebrated Mass and preached to the largest crowd of his life on Friday (Aug. 7),...

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Mourning the passing of Bishop Dolan’s father

Bishop Dolan celebrates Mass and Rite of Investiture

Diocesan-wide listening sessions on the sacraments set to kick off

A transformative encounter 

Phoenix priest to be honored for transforming the lives of thousands of abandoned and orphaned children 

Diocese encourages ‘radical hospitality’ in evangelization

Fourteen new leaders ready to impact Catholic education 

Pray with Pope Leo XIV, August 2026

A historic day at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City

Videos & Podcasts

August 10, 2026

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Christ in our Neighborhood

The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood commentary asks us is: How does your church support suffering?
August 10, 2026

Christ and the Woman of Canaan – Word and Art with Bishop Dolan

Join Bishop John Dolan on this Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time as he considers “Christ and the Woman of Canaan,” a painting by Dutch artist
August 5, 2026

Why do Catholics Genuflect? – Now you know

Have you ever wondered why Catholics genuflect? Join Fr. Fernando Camou for this week’s episode of “Now You Know” to find out!
July 31, 2026

Pray with the Pope: For Evangelization in the city

Today’s cities are filled with contrasts. They are places of freedom and opportunity, as well as anonymity and loneliness for many who live in them.
May 3, 2026

Surrender in the Suffering – A Seat at the Table

Fr. Ciszek was a Jesuit priest who spent more than 20 years imprisoned in Soviet labor camps and solitary confinement. Hidden from the world and
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Mass at Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Bishop John Dolan celebrated his first-ever Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City on Tuesday

Local Events

  • August 12, 2026
  • Padre Pio Mass with Veneration of First Class Relic
  • August 12, 2026
  • Mental Health First Aid Training
  • August 13, 2026
  • Come and See Retreat
  • August 13, 2026
  • CALL Kick Off Open house
  • August 14, 2026
  • Triumph of the Heart: The True Story of St. Maximilian Kolbe
  • August 14, 2026
  • 2026 Emmaus Retreat
  • August 15, 2026
  • Mass of Sending for Those Involved in Ministry

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  • 08/10/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

Mourning the passing of Bishop Dolan’s father

The Diocese of Phoenix mourns the passing of Gerald “Jerry” Francis Dolan, father of Bishop John Dolan. We offer our...
  • 08/07/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

Bishop Dolan celebrates Mass and Rite of Investiture

Bishop John Dolan celebrated a special Mass on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 6), to welcome three women into the next stage...
  • 08/07/2026
  • Cassidy Durland

Diocesan-wide listening sessions on the sacraments set to kick off

On December 9, 1531, Juan Diego was walking to catechism class in modern day Mexico City, when an encounter with...
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