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October has already seen five saint feast days that have local relevance for parishes, retreat centers and schools. Today marks the sixth and the one in which Catholics across the Phoenix Diocese can celebrate. It’s the feast day of Ss. Simon and Jude, where our diocesan cathedral gets its name. The cathedral in any diocese [...]

Are you headed to first Friday adoration or first Saturday Mass/Devotion this weekend? How about one of two bilingual confirmations, a Spanish confirmation or the celebration of an ordination anniversary? Or will you faithfully watch some TV? Adoration for vocations — 6:45 a.m.-11 p.m. June 3 at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral. Benediction is at [...]

Here’s a rundown of some of the parish-based Halloween celebrations throughout the diocese. Some involve minimal fees. Others invite canned good donations for St. Vincent de Paul. A few are specifically for youth.   Halloween Bash — 5 p.m. Oct. 30 at St. Agnes School. Free, Disney-themed event. Enter “It’s a Small World” and “The [...]

Happy feast day to St. Margaret Mary parishioners Oct. 15. Also an important weekend for Catholics who work with Holy Cross priests as one of its own will be canonized Sunday. It’s all Good retreat — 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 16 at Corpus Christi Parish. Hosted by Challenge, a Catholic club for young girls. This [...]

Fall Kickoff for Parish leaders (Spanish) — Aug. 27-28 at Diocesan Pastoral Center. Featuring Fr. Victor Salomón with Priests for Life as keynote speaker and presenter on Rachel’s Vineyard training. An intro to Theology of the Body for youth and young adults is among six scheduled workshops. For details, call Carmen (062) 354-2031. Cheer and [...]