Franciscans celebrate ‘bittersweet’ goodbye at St. Mary’s Basilica
“Bittersweet.” That was the overwhelming consensus to describe the celebration of the Franciscan Friars’ legacy as they said goodbye to the people they’ve pastored at St. Mary’s Basilica for 127 years.
Diocese of Phoenix assumes leadership of St. Mary’s Basilica in transition ceremony
This Saturday marks the final goodbye of the Franciscan Friars at Saint Mary’s Basilica. The Saturday Mass celebration of the Franciscan Friars’ legacy included a procession through the stations of several milestones in the parish’s history. The Assembly was invited to follow the liturgical procession through the various stations which have been focal points of the Franciscan community life throughout the past 127 years.
JPII Basketball Classic grows to bigger venue
It’s Game On! The St. John Paul II (JPII) Classic, an annual basketball game between priests and seminarians from the Diocese of Phoenix, has moved to a bigger location to accommodate larger crowds due to growing popularity.
Msgr. Moyer, former vicar general, passes away ,‘His first love was being a pastor’
A priest whose ministry has been deeply impactful to untold thousands in the Diocese of Phoenix has passed away.
Msgr. Richard Moyer, former vicar general, died June 27. He was 91. Following his death, his closest friends described him as a “huge inspiration,” a “man of vision” and a priest with a heart for the poor and for justice.
Seton Catholic breaks ground on air conditioning project as part of Event Center Master...
Seton Catholic Prep has begun construction on a new air conditioning project for McMahon Gymnasium as part of their larger efforts to build a brand-new Event Center on campus. “Part of the vision for Seton Catholic includes what our facilities and grounds will look like in 2027 when we celebrate 70 years. The community response has been great with over $5 million in grants and donations over the past three years to modernize our campus through various improvement projects. Adding air conditioning to McMahon Gym supports this vision and we are all excited to start the next school year with this becoming a reality by the first day of classes in August.” Victor Serna, principal, said.
Bishop Dolan joins volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul to make pizza
Bishop John Dolan rolled up his sleeves and volunteered at The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in downtown Phoenix recently, taking part in...
NEWS BRIEF: Bishop Dolan celebrates Mass with Legion of Mary
Bishop John Dolan celebrated a special Mass on Saturday morning for the Legion of Mary at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Phoenix. The Mass kicked-off a day of reflection for the lay Catholic group who serve the Church and their neighbors in nearly 170 countries.
DIOCESE OF PHOENIX EARNS “TOP WORKPLACES” HONOR IN ARIZONA
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix received a high honor on Sunday, being named one of the “2023 Top Workplaces,” according to a special report in The Arizona Republic newspaper. The special recognition is the result of an employee survey given to nearly 5,000 organizations across Arizona, with the Diocese of Phoenix ranked 20th in the “Large Companies” category.
Arizona Diamondbacks host first-ever Catholic Night at Chase Field
The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix partner for the first-ever Catholic Night at Chase Field. The event will be on Friday, Sept. 29th at 6:40 p.m., as the D-Backs take on the Houston Astros.
Catholic values helped form three Seton alumni drafted into MLB
From Babe Ruth’s support of Catholic orphanages to Roberto Clemente’s tragic death during a Catholic relief mission to Nicaragua, Major League Baseball’s Catholic roots run deep. Continuing that tradition, three recent alumni from Seton Catholic Preparatory High School in Chandler, credit their Catholic faith in helping them get drafted in Major League Baseball’s annual amateur draft, held this year July 9-11.