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Office of Religious

400 E. Monroe
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Sr. Jean Steffes, CSA

Director

(602) 354-2006

Margo Gonzalez

Executive Assistant

(602) 354-2005

Board Members of the Council of Religious

Br. Richard Armstrong, CSC

Sr. Colleen Braun, CSA

Sr. Isabel Conchos, BVM

Sr. Ginger Downey, OLVM

Sr. Barbara Fernandes, BVM

Sr. Mary Ann Mahoney, IHM

Sr. Nancy Perlick, RSM

Sr. Marie Theresa Rishel, SC

Br. Gus Schloesser, OSC

Br. James Scher, OSC

Sr. Jean Steffes, CSA

The Office of Religious serves as a guide for religious of the Diocese of Phoenix and for those interested in the Consecrated Life. The director of the Office of Religious represents the diocesan bishop in matters that pertain to the Consecrated Life. Many events are held that strengthen the shared life of the Consecrated Religious serving in the Diocese of Phoenix, as well as promoting vocations to the consecrated life.

  • An annual Fall and Spring Gathering for Religious
  • Every three years a Convocation for Religious Sisters and Brothers serving in the Diocese of Phoenix is held.
  • An annual Discernment Retreat is held for young women and men who are interested in learning more about Religious Life.
  • Mornings of Discernment are held throughout the year for young women and men who want to learn more about religious life.

Religious Ministry Committees

RELIGIOUS LIFE COMMITTEE - Sr. Mary Ann Mahoney, IHM, Chairperson

VOCATIONS COMMITTEE - Sr. Barbara Miller, SC & Sr. Colleen Braun, CSA, Chairpersons

EARTH MINISTRY COMMITTEE - Sr. Barbara Fernandes, BVM, Chairperson

SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE - Sr. Marie Theresa Rishel, SC, Chairperson

Upcoming Events for Religious Sisters and Brothers

Spring Gathering for Religious
Speaker: Fr. Brian Mullady, OP
March 9, 2013
at Xavier College Prep

Local Religious Institutes

Initials Congregation Name Catalog Number
BVM Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 0430 P
CDP Sisters of the Divine Province of San Antonio, TX 0990 P
CPPS Sisters of the Precious Blood 3260 P
CSA Congregation of the Sisters of St. Agnes 3710 P
CSJ Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia 3830-15 P
CSJ Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondolet 3840 P
CSSF Felician Sisters 1170 P
DC Daughters of Charity 0760 P
DM Daughters of Mary, Mother of the Church  
DMI Daughters of Mary, Chaldean Sisters Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle
DMMM Daughters of Mary, Mother of Mercy  
FMA Salesian Sisters 0850 P
FSPA Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration 1780 P
HJ Mexicana Hermanas de Santa Josephina 1910 P
IBVM Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Loreto Sisters 2730 P
IHM Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary 2150 P
IHM Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary 2183 P
MC Missionaries of Charity 2710 P
MChr Missionary Sisters of Christ the King for Polonia 2715 P
MCSTNJ Misioneras Carmelitas de Santa Teresa del Nino Jesus D
MM Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic 2470 P
MSC Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 2860 P
OLVM Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters 3130 P
OP Dominican Sisters of Oakford 1070-30
OP Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary 1070-03 P
OP Dominican Sisters of the Roman Congregation 1120 P
OP Dominican Sisters of Great Bend 1070-24 P
OP Dominican Sisters of Peace 1070-28 D
OP Adrian Dominican Sisters 1070-13 P
OP Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist D
OSB Sisters of St. Benedict D
OSB Sisters of St. Benedict 0230 P
OSBM Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great 3730 P
OSF Joliet Franciscans 1710 P
OSF Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity 1230 P
OSF Clinton Franciscans 1540 P
OSF Dubuque Franciscan Sisters 1570 P
OSF Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi 1705 P
OSM Servants of Mary 3590 D
PBVM Union of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 3330 P
PCPA Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration 3210 P
RSM Sisters of Mercy 2575 P
SC Sisters of Charity 0570 P
SDS Sisters of the Divine Savior 1030 P
SNDdeN Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur 3000 P
SOLT Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity 3105 P
SSJ-TOSF Sisters of St. Joseph, Third Order of St. Francis 3930 P
SSND Central Pacific Province Provincial 2970 P
SSSF School Sisters of St. Francis 1680 P
SSVM Servents of the Lord and the Virgin of Matará  
Brothers Ministering in the Diocese of Phoenix
CSC Brothers of the Congregation of the Holy Cross 0600 P
DS Disciples of Hope D
OFM Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans) 0520 P
OSC Crosier Fathers and Brothers 0400

Vocation Contacts

Vocation Contacts for Religious Institutes in the Diocese

Secular Orders and Associates

BENEDICTINE (OBLATES)
Founded by St. Benedict - hospitality, prayer and community are key to he monastic way of life.
Sr. Linda 623-848-9608
Location - Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery in west Phoenix - 8502 W. Pinchot.
Meet the 2nd Saturday of the month 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

CARMELITES
Lay 3rd Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The charisms are prayer, ministry and community
Ann Marie Long 602-971-0572

DOMINICAN LAITY
Founded by St. Dominic - its charisms are prayer, study, community and ministry
Dr. Santos Vega (email - sanvega@aol.com or call 480-966-5902

LAY MISSIONARY OF CHARITY
Founded by Mother Teresa and is based on the charism of Mother Teresa - to work with the poor.
Joan Noel 480-947-0059

Upcoming Discernment Gatherings

Mornings of Discernment

For single women and men who are interested in learning more about Consecrated Religious Life:
Upcoming events:
November 3, 2012, January 26, 2013, March 2, 2013 from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Diocesan Pastoral Center, 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix.

For more information, or to register, contact the office of Religious at 602-354-2006 or jsteffes@diocesephoenix.org or mgonzal@diocesephoenix.org.

Vocation Retreats

Annual Vocation Retreat for Single Women and Men who are interested in learning more about vowed Religious Life will take place October 12-14, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery.
MORE INFORMATION HERE.
For more information, or to register, contact the office of Religious at 602-354-2006 or jsteffes@diocesephoenix.org or mgonzal@diocesephoenix.org.