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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 remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of June

In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of June

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  • 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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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

Diocese of Phoenix establishes new territorial parish in Laveen

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Videos & Podcasts

July 27, 2026

The Miracle of the Loaves and the Fishes – Word and Art with Bishop Dolan

The Miracle of the Loaves and the Fishes – Word and Art with Bishop Dolan
July 27, 2026

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Christ in our Neighborhood

The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood commentary asks us is: How do I treat the people around me who are hungry for God’s love?
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
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.
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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 1, 2026
  • Radical Hospitality and the Pre-Catechumenate
  • August 2, 2026
  • Alla Famiglia: Dinner & a Canticle of Creation Experience
  • 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

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  • 07/28/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

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

Bishop John Dolan celebrated his first-ever Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City on Tuesday...
  • 07/28/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

New Catholic Sun launches today

The Diocese of Phoenix has launched a rebranded, mobile-friendly digital platform for The Catholic Sun, creating a single digital destination...
  • 07/23/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

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

St. Mary Magdalene parishioners gathered Tuesday (July 21) evening to celebrate the solemnity of their patroness with a vigil Mass...
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In remembrance of those individuals served by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes in the month of June

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