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Browse though the Diocese of Phoenix News dating back to the 1970s. The Catholic News Archive is a free, fully searchable digital archive of Catholic newspapers

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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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  • 08/03/2026
  • Jeff Grant

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

The Diocese of Phoenix is holding a special Mass this month to commemorate the anniversary of the passing of Fr....

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Diocese encourages ‘radical hospitality’ in evangelism

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

New Catholic Sun launches today

St. Mary Magdalene Parish celebrates patroness, displays first-class relic

Bishop John Dolan to celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City

Natural family planning transforms marriages

Upcoming Mass to honor grandparents and the elderly

New perpetual adoration chapel in Surprise invites worshippers to encounter Christ

Seeking God’s will for our kids

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Videos & Podcasts

August 3, 2026

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Christ in our Neighborhood

The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood commentary asks us is: In the storms of life, how long do you wait to call on Jesus?
August 3, 2026

Christ Pulling St. Peter from the Water – Word and Art with Bishop Dolan

Peter’s story on those stormy waters started with great faith — with his willingness to step out of the boat in a way no one
July 29, 2026

Why do bishops and popes wear strange hats? | Now You Know

Have you ever wondered why bishops and popes wear strange hats? Join Fr. John Muir for this week’s episode of “Now You Know” to find
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 8, 2026
  • Primeros Auxilios de Salud Mental
  • 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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  • 08/03/2026
  • Jeff Grant

Diocese encourages ‘radical hospitality’ in evangelism

More than 100 formators, administrators and parish staff members representing nearly 48 parishes from the Diocese of Phoenix gathered at...
  • 08/03/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

Fourteen new leaders ready to impact Catholic education 

With the new academic year beginning this week at seven Catholic high schools and 29 Catholic elementary schools across the...
  • 07/31/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

Pray with Pope Leo XIV, August 2026

Bishop John Dolan shares a personal video reflection on Pope Leo XIV's August 2026 prayer intention: Let us pray that...
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