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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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  • 09/08/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

St. John Bosco Catholic School celebrates 25 years 

Celebrations will soon be underway for St. John Bosco Catholic School in Phoenix as the community celebrates 25 years. From...

Local News

Avila launches second year in West Valley as newest Catholic university in the Diocese of Phoenix

Pray with Pope Leo XIV, September 2026

Choose to love

One Church, one Lord, one mission

The joy of love: A vision for marriage, family life and spirituality 

Seniors find joy serving at the altar

Diocese hires new assistant superintendent of schools

Mass honors Fr. William Wasson and thousands of lives he impacted

4th Annual Catholic Night; A night of celebration and giving back 

Love grows here; Mentoring friendship strengthens marriages

Love that endures

Videos & Podcasts

Have you ever wondered if there is really one Catholic Church?
September 9, 2026

Is there really one Catholic Church? – Now you know

Have you ever wondered what you should do if you forget to confess a sin? Join Fr. Paul Sullivan for this week’s episode of “Now
September 7, 2026

The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant – Word and Art with Bishop Dolan

Join Bishop John Dolan on this Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time as he reflects on “The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant,” a painting by Italian
September 7, 2026

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Christ in our Neighborhood

If you haven’t joined a Christ in Our Neighborhood small group yet, perhaps you are being called to start one yourself. It’s easy! Check out
September 7, 2026

Encountering the Sacred – Tilma Podcast

“What would it be like to live the grace of the sacraments fully, every day of your life?
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September 1, 2026

Pray with the Pope: For the care of water

Water, the “source of fruitfulness, freshness, and hope,” as the Pope himself defines it in his prayer, is a scarce, unsafe, and inaccessible resource for
August 19, 2026

TILMA en español: El inicio

La Diócesis de Phoenix lanza su primer videopodcast mensual en español, que profundizará sobre el plan pastoral de siete años sobre la evangelización del Obispo
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Mass Celebrating Legacy of Fr. William Wasson

Bishop John Dolan celebrated a special Mass on Sunday (Aug. 16) at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix, honoring

Local Events

  • September 10, 2026
  • Twilight Retreat: Challenges in a Challenging Time
  • September 10, 2026
  • CMA 2026 Annual Educational Conference
  • September 10, 2026
  • HIDDEN SUFFERING: Infertility and Miscarriage. Tools for Pastoral Accompaniment
  • September 10, 2026
  • ALL IN (Special Needs) Monthly Social
  • September 10, 2026
  • Bible Class with Kevin Saunders
  • September 11, 2026
  • Catholic Night 2026
  • September 11, 2026
  • Holy Spirit Retreat
  • September 12, 2026
  • Magnificat Meal
  • September 12, 2026
  • Living Into Love and Wisdom
  • September 12, 2026
  • C.A.L.L. Catholic Academy For Life Leadership Seminars 2026 – 2027

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  • 09/04/2026
  • Jeff Grant

Avila launches second year in West Valley as newest Catholic university in the Diocese of Phoenix

The Diocese of Phoenix’s expanding faith-based higher-education options are alive and well as Avila University Arizona welcomed its second-ever class...
  • 09/01/2026
  • The Catholic Sun

Pray with Pope Leo XIV, September 2026

Abigail Poole, the coordinator of Catholic Social Teaching for the Diocese of Phoenix, steps in for Bishop John Dolan this...
  • 08/27/2026
  • Mary Ruth Hackett

Choose to love

At one of my bridal showers back in the 1990s, I received a litany of marital advice. I was young,...
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