Mike Phelan
(602) 354-2355
mcphelan@diocesephoenix.org
• Facilitator Training for Marriage Preparation
• Marriage Preparation
• Marriage Enrichment through retreats and seminars
• Sanctity of Life Seminars
• Men’s Spirituality
JOHN PAUL II CENTER:
Katrina Zeno • (602) 354-2179
kzeno@diocesephoenix.org
The John Paul II Resource Center serves to bring
John Paul II’s Theology of the Body to all levels of catechesis
throughout the Diocese of Phoenix. We also offer retreats
and speaking presentations on the late Pope’s teachings
on the dignity of women, the single Catholic life, and other
theological themes.
OFFICE OF NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING:
(Located at Diocese of Phoenix Pastoral Center, 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ 85004)
http://www.phxnfp.org/
Cindy Leonard • (602) 354-2123
cleonard@diocesephoenix.org
Josefina Camou • (623) 466-0341 (Spanish programs)
jcamou@diocesephoenix.org
•Current information on Natural Family Planning services
•Provides marriage preparation, client instruction and instructor training
•Leadership emphasis on family life values, moral married sexuality, responsible parenthood and the sanctity of human life
All preschools, elementary schools and high schools
Integrating faith throughout an educational process.
Superintendent • MaryBeth Mueller
Cecilia Frakes • Sister Melita Penchalk O.S.B.M
(602) 354-2345
Serving and supporting students, parents,
faculty, staff, administration and pastors in
our Catholic schools. 25 Pre-Schools,
29 Elementary Schools and 6 High Schools
• Provides diocesan curriculum standards and
recommends resources
• Monitors federal and state guidelines
• Coordinates school staff development opportunities
• Provides application and screening process for
teachers and administrators
•The Catholic Tuition Organization of the Diocese of Phoenix
Catholic Higher Education
University of the Incarnate Word (Classes coming to Arizona Fall 2007)
www.arizona.uiw.edu
www.uiw.edu
University of Mary (Classes coming to Arizona Fall 2007)
www.umary.edu/um
Ave Maria University
www.naples.avemaria.edu
Classes currently being held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center
Loyola, New Orleans LIMEX
http://lim.loyno.edu/extension/
Classes currently being held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center
Notre Dame, Cleveland Ohio
www.notredamecollege.edu
Jennifer Mikitish and Teresa Becker
safeenvironment@diocesephoenix.org
Cultivating a culture of safety and abuse prevention
through education and awareness.
Safe Environment Training is facilitated for clerics,
employees, volunteers, parents and minors.
Theological Studies & Pastoral Ministry Formation
Primary formation experience for lay leaders and
diaconal candidates in the Diocese of Phoenix.
(602) 354-2300
• Two-year Theological Studies and Pastoral Ministry
program offered in both English and Spanish,
providing formation for the lay apostolate (Catechetical
Leaders, Youth Ministers, RCIA, Social Justice, Marriage
and Family, Religious Education Coordinators),
and those considering diaconal studies
• Cohort model of community learning with classes
offered on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
• Emphasis in Sacred Scripture, Theology, Morality,
Social Justice and Spirituality
• Supervision and mentoring for pastoral skill development
• Program accredited by the United States Conference
of Catholic Bishops committee on certification
and accreditation
• Catechist studies program providing training for
Catholic School teachers, Youth Ministry Catechists
and Parish Catechists.
• Agua Viva. A parish based two-year faith formation
program for adults.
Located in the Diocesan Pastoral Center, Kino Library
provides theological and pastoral resources for
all Catholics throughout the diocese, especially
those who are enrolled in religious studies and
faith formation programs.
Sr. Darcy Peletich, O.S.F.
(602) 354-2311
circulation@diocesephoenix.org
• Contains over 25,000 English and Spanish
resources in the areas of theology, biblical studies
and spirituality.
• Extensive reference materials including CD-ROMs
(LOGOS Scholars library), periodicals, DVD’s, CD’s,
cassettes, videos and books on tape
• Online databases including ATLA/ATLAS, Religious and
Theological Abstracts, and First Search
• Inviting environment for study, collaboration
and reflection
• Interlibrary loan services
And he gave some as apostles, others as prophets, others as evangelists, others as pastors and teachers, to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the extent of the full stature of Christ.
Ephesians 4:11-13
