The Catholic Sun

The Catholic Sun serves as the official publication for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Released monthly by the diocese's bishop, it reaches registered Catholics across central to northern Arizona. With a circulation ranging from 115,000 to 125,000, it stands as the largest Catholic newspaper in Arizona. Launched in April 1985 under the guidance of Bishop Thomas J. O’Brien and Christopher Gunty, The Catholic Sun has garnered numerous accolades from organizations such as the Catholic Press Association, the Associated Church Press, and the Arizona Newspaper Association.

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Christ in our Neighborhood: Pentecost Sunday: Cycle C

1 week ago | catholicsun.org | Joyce Coronel

NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small Christian communities that gather in the home weekly to prayerfully discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. It’s easy to form a community and you can find out more at Christ in Our Neighborhood – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix (dphx.org)This coming Sunday, we celebrate Pentecost. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood Reflection asks us is: In what way are you Christ to those around you?
Christ in our Neighborhood (Most Holy Trinity Sunday: Cycle C)

1 week ago | catholicsun.org | Joyce Coronel

NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small Christian communities that gather in the home weekly to prayerfully discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. It’s easy to form a community and you can find out more at Christ in Our Neighborhood – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix (dphx.org)This coming Sunday, we celebrate Pentecost. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood Reflection asks us is: Can you imagine what it will be like to gaze upon God in heaven?
Christ in our Neighborhood (Sixth Sunday in Easter): Cycle C

3 weeks ago | catholicsun.org | Joyce Coronel

NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small Christian communities that gather in the home weekly to prayerfully discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. It’s easy to form a community and you can find out more at Christ in Our Neighborhood – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix (dphx.org)This coming Sunday, we celebrate the Sixth Sunday of Easter.
Christ in our Neighborhood (Ascension Sunday): Cycle C

3 weeks ago | catholicsun.org | Joyce Coronel

NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small Christian communities that gather in the home weekly to prayerfully discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. It’s easy to form a community and you can find out more at Christ in Our Neighborhood – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix (dphx.org)This coming Sunday, we celebrate the Ascension. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood Reflection asks us is: What does the Feast of Ascension mean to you?
Two Diocese of Phoenix priests in Rome share their thoughts on Pope Leo XIV

3 weeks ago | catholicsun.org | Jeff Grant

Fr. John Nahrgang and Fr. Fernando Camou, two priests from the Diocese of Phoenix, were among the thousands packed into St. Peter’s Square when the historic selection of Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American from Chicago who had lived and served in Peru for a number of years before moving to Rome, was announced May 8. Ordained in 2018, Fr. Nahrgang served as parochial vicar of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix before becoming the diocese’s vicar for evangelization and education in 2021.
Christ in our Neighborhood (Fifth Sunday of Easter: Cycle C)

3 weeks ago | catholicsun.org | Joyce Coronel

NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small Christian communities that gather in the home weekly to prayerfully discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. It’s easy to form a community and you can find out more at Christ in Our Neighborhood – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix (dphx.org)This coming Sunday, we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter.
‘Via Lucis’ draws crowd for ecumenical, candlelight procession celebrating the Resurrection

3 weeks ago | catholicsun.org | Joyce Coronel

Clergy and faithful representing several Christian communities as well as Eastern-Rite Catholic Churches gathered May 7 in downtown Phoenix to pray the Via Lucis. Also known as the Stations of the Resurrection, the prayer service focuses on Christ’s triumph over the tomb. The candlelight event began in the chapel of the Diocese of Phoenix’s Diocesan Pastoral Center (DPC) and was led by Bishop John Dolan.
Diocese celebrates mental health ministers, community in Annual Green Mass

3 weeks ago | catholicsun.org | Jeff Grant

Since shortly after Bishop John Dolan was installed as leader of the Diocese of Phoenix in 2022, his signature initiative has been mental health awareness and making the Church a full partner with those struggling with illness, along with their families, caregivers and the professionals who treat them. Part of that effort each year is to recognize clinicians and those in ministry. Even when the chief shepherd can’t be there in person.
Creighton to graduate first 4-year Phoenix class

1 month ago | catholicsun.org | Jeff Grant

The doctors and other health care professionals who come out of Creighton University’s Phoenix campus will fill a slice of the provider shortage facing Arizona and the United States. But they will add to those numbers with something school officials believe is more significant. “We created a culture of a Jesuit Catholic institution in the West,” said Regional Dean of Students Dr. Randy Richardson. “We like to think we provide something more than filling numbers.
Creighton School of Medicine to graduate first 4-year Phoenix class

1 month ago | catholicsun.org | Jeff Grant

The doctors and other health care professionals who come out of Creighton University’s Phoenix campus will fill a slice of the provider shortage facing Arizona and the United States. But they will add to those numbers with something school officials believe is more significant. “We created a culture of a Jesuit Catholic institution in the West,” said Creighton School of Medicine Regional Dean of Students Dr. Randy Richardson. “We like to think we provide something more than filling numbers.