BISHOP OLMSTED AND THE DIOCESE OF PHOENIX SUPPORT U.S. BISHOPS' POSITION ON HEALTH CARE REFORM
PHOENIX (MARCH 19, 2010) The Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, released a statement today regarding the U.S. Senate’s Health Care Bill — H.R. 3590. <read story>
THE PHOENIX CATHOLIC DIOCESE PRESENTS GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE ON AZ-TV!
The Service can be seen on Friday, April 2nd at 3:00PM
March 11, 2010 – KAZT (AZ-TV 7 / Cable 13) is pleased to be the exclusive television home for the Phoenix Catholic Diocese Good Friday Service on Friday, April 2nd from 3-5PM. <read story>
ARIZONA BISHOPS EXPRESS CONCERN ABOUT LEGISLATION TARGETING UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS
PHOENIX (March 8, 2010) The Bishops of the Catholic Conference of Arizona, in a statement released today, expressed concern to Arizona government officials about legislation (SB 1070 and HB 2632) that the bishops fear will deter undocumented persons who become victims of crime from reporting to civil authorities out of fear of deportation. <read story>
MESA SHRINE DRAWS CANCER PATIENTS, LOVED ONES
Feb. 24, 2010
Special For the Republic
St. Peregrine Shrine in Mesa has become a big draw for pilgrims who seek healing and hope in their battles with cancer.
Like Patti Coy, 40, a two-time breast cancer survivor who visits it weekly and spends a half-hour each time in prayer. <read story>
CONSIDERING A CATHOLIC SCHOOL?
“HOW TO CHOOSE A CATHOLIC SCHOOL” BOOKLET NOW AVAILABLE
PHOENIX (March 2, 2010) A booklet entitled “How to Choose a Catholic School” is now available on-line through the Diocesan web site at www.diocesephoenix.org/catholicSchools/schoolchoice.htm
The booklet can be downloaded and printed from the Catholic school website. For those who do not have a computer, a booklet can be obtained by calling 602-354-2345. <read story>
RESPONSE TO THE EARTHQUAKE IN CHILE
March 2, 2010
Whenever there is a disaster, Catholic Relief Services is there to respond. Even though CRS does not have an office in Chile, in response to the disaster there, CRS will be providing necessary support to their partner, Caritas Internationalis. Caritas Internationalis is a confederation of charitable organizations that is under the direct authority of the Vatican.
The people of our diocese responded with enormous generosity toward the people of Haiti and we raised more than $550,500.00. These funds, earmarked for Haiti, should allow CRS to free other monies for aid to Chile. In light of this, Bishop Olmsted asks that support for the people of Chile be in the form of supporting Catholic Relief Services Operation Rice Bowl and the Catholic Relief Services collection on March 14th.
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