St. Mary's Basilica is once again hosting the fifth annual Dia de los Muertos Festival in downtown Phoenix. This family-friendly celebration is free to the public. A donation of non-perishable food is suggested, which will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank. Experience mariachi, ballet folklorico, local artisans, free activities for kids, a car [...]

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Join us for the annual Red, White and Blue Veterans Mass! The Diocese of Phoenix is hosting the 8th Annual Veterans Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament in Scottsdale. People of all faiths will meet and pray for deceased veterans, their families and those who have and are still serving. Flags of each service, [...]

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The Diocese of Phoenix will soon have seven new Permanent Deacons. Bishop Olmsted will confer the Sacrament of Holy Orders by laying hands on these men who have been preparing for at least 5 years. The Ordination Mass will be celebrated on November 3, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral. A [...]

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Please join Bishop Nevares and the Deacons of our Diocese as they pray in solidarity with the Diaconate Ordinands on the eve of their ordination as Permanent Deacons. Bishop will celebrate Solemn Vespers and lead a Holy Hour of prayer to support these men and their families.

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The St. Pio Foundation tour of the relics of Padre Pio is coming to the Cathedral of SS. Simon & Jude on the occasion of the 50th commemoration anniversary of Padre Pio entering eternal life on Tuesday, October 30. The relics of Saint Pio available for public veneration are the following: Saint Pio’s glove Saint [...]

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We hope to see many families at this year's Vocation Fair which will begin with a 10 a.m. Mass, celebrated by Bishop Olmsted and Bishop Nevares. Various religious communities that serve in the Diocese of Phoenix will be on hand to offer vocation information, prayer cards, and even sweet treats. Children are invited to dress [...]

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For 36 years, the Diocese of Phoenix has hosted one of the largest annual public rosary celebrations in the United States. Seven years ago, the Arizona Rosary Celebration established the Rosary Sunday tradition within the Diocese of Tucson. This major celebration in honor of Our Lady is sponsored by the Arizona Knights of Columbus and [...]

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The Office of Black Catholic Ministry invites you to be a part of their monthly Unity Mass. Join fellow Catholics from across the Diocese of Phoenix in a celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Third Sunday of the month at St. Pius X Church in Phoenix!

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If you are a healthcare provider serving the Diocese of Phoenix, join us for our annual White Mass and Banquet! Keynote speaker, Fr. Peter Short, will be speaking on Humanae Vitae's relation to Theology of the Body in honor of the encyclical's 50th anniversary. Register Here

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This CrossWalk program's mission is to provide spiritual healing for all women veterans, active duty and retired. Come walk with Jesus in a safe, supportive environment within a facilitated group of sister veterans, to experience hope and healing. Know God's unending love, understanding and compassion. The monthly sessions are held the third Saturday of each [...]

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