NEWS BRIEF: Office of Mission Advancement Welcomes New Executive Director

The Diocese of Phoenix is pleased to welcome Debbie DiCarlo as the new Executive Director for the Office of Mission Advancement. In her new role,...

NEWS BRIEF: St. Joseph the Worker celebrates 35 years, honors CDA support

St. Joseph the Worker on Tuesday honored the Diocese of Phoenix for its longtime support of the charitable organization through grants from the Charity and Development Appeal (CDA).

NEWS BRIEF: Arizona State Knights of Columbus Hold Annual Convention

The Arizona State Knights of Columbus concluded their 116th Annual State Convention this past weekend in Scottsdale, Ariz., with over 150 delegates representing local councils from around the state.  Over 10 communities were represented, including Yuma, Bullhead City, Flagstaff, Sierra Vista, Show Low, Tucson, and the Phoenix area.

NEWS BRIEF: First-ever Green Mass for Mental Health Professionals

The Diocese of Phoenix held a first-ever “Green Mass” on Sunday at Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral in Phoenix. The Mass, celebrated by Bishop John Dolan, was to thank and pray for mental health professionals from across the valley for their service in helping those in need.

NEWS BRIEF: Dolan visits Notre Dame Prep, seventh and final high school on listening...

Students at Notre Dame Preparatory High School may have had to wait almost the whole school year to meet Most Rev. John P. Dolan, fifth bishop of Phoenix, but his arrival on campus offered a special opportunity for attendees.

$3,000 Pro-Life Scholarship for ASU Students

The Abortion Dialogue Academy (ADA) is offering multiple pro-life scholarships for Arzona State University students. Scholarship recipients can earn $3,000 per year, up to...

NEWS BRIEF: Holy Thursday pilgrimage to altars of repose

Local photographer Joseph Pillado brought @PhoenixDiocese followers along on a Holy Thursday pilgrimage to pray with Jesus before seven altars of repose.

NEWS BRIEF: Dolan celebrates first Phoenix Easter

Bishop John Dolan celebrated a joyous Easter Sunday Mass at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, his first as bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix.

NEWS BRIEF: Surprised by joy – Easter Vigil crowds welcome new Catholics

Nearly 30 people, one of the highest numbers for the parish in recent years, received their sacraments at the Easter Vigil Mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Ahwatukee on Saturday evening along with hundreds of other converts across the state.

NEWS BRIEF: Living stations of the cross bring worshipers closer to the passion of...

The Vía Crucis Viviente ministry at Christ the King Parish in Mesa prayerfully presented a live reenactment of the stations of the cross on Good Friday, April 7.