Sept. 1, 2010
As reported in the news this week, a schismatic group in Tempe attempted to confer the Sacrament of Holy Orders upon a woman -- a grave offense against a sacrament and the Catholic Church.
Read the bishop's letter here or download the PDF version.
ST. PEREGRINE CANCER SHRINE DIRECTOR TO SPEAK AT 'FACING CANCER WITH FAITH' EVENT
The St. Peregrine Chapel and Shrine in Mesa is not quite a year old, yet its success in cancer support and outreach is eminent.
Its director is preparing to co-present a “How to Develop Supportive Programming” talk for leaders across many faith communities. <read story>
FLAGSTAFF PARISH MAKING PROGRESS ON NEW CHURCH
FLAGSTAFF — Northern Arizona Catholics have juggled daily and weekend liturgies at up to four locations for more than a decade.
That juggling act finally has an end in sight. Sewer lines at what will be the first centralized church for San Francisco de Asís Parish are in and the water and electric lines should be installed by the end of the summer. <read story>
MARRIAGE: A 'HANG UP' OR GOD'S PLAN?
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted responds to the controversy over the California Marriage Law called Proposition 8, as well as a recent editorial in The Arizona Republic.
Read his response here
ARIZONA ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ STATEMENT ON
U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE SUSAN BOLTON’S RULING ON SB 1070
We, the Roman Catholic Bishops in Arizona, commend Judge Susan Bolton for enjoining some of the more problematic provisions of SB 1070.
We hope that reaction to her ruling will be expressed only in peaceful and legal ways. <read statement>
Spanish statement
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