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Diocese of Phoenix

Dioecesis Phoenicensis

Diócesis de Phoenix
Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude
Coat of arms
Location
Country United States
TerritoryArizona counties of Maricopa, Mohave, Yavapai, and Coconino (excluding the territorial boundaries of the Navajo Nation), and also includes the Gila River Indian Reservation in Pinal County
Ecclesiastical provinceSanta Fe
Deaneries7
Coordinates33°27′0″N 112°4′0″W / 33.45000°N 112.06667°W / 33.45000; -112.06667
Statistics
Area43,967 sq mi (113,870 km2)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2019)
5,006,478
1,225,677 (24.5%%)
Parishes94 & 23 missions
Churches117
Congregations29
Schools36
Information
DenominationCatholic Church
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
EstablishedDecember 2, 1969; 54 years ago (1969-12-02)
CathedralCathedral of Saints Simon and Jude
Patron saintOur Lady of Guadalupe
Secular priests138
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopJohn P. Dolan
Metropolitan ArchbishopJohn Charles Wester
Archbishop of Santa Fe
Auxiliary BishopsEduardo Nevares
Vicar GeneralFredrick Adamson
Bishops emeritusThomas Olmsted
Map
Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona
Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona
Website
dphx.org Edit this at Wikidata
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patron saint of the Diocese

The Diocese of Phoenix (Template:Lang-la; Template:Lang-es) is a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical territory or diocese in the state of Arizona in the United States. It was established on December 2, 1969, when it was split off from the Diocese of Tucson. Its jurisdiction includes Maricopa, Mohave, Yavapai, and Coconino counties (excluding the territorial boundaries of the Navajo Nation), and also includes the Gila River Indian Reservation in Pinal County.[1] The incumbent Bishop is John P. Dolan. The Diocese of Phoenix is a suffragan diocese of the ecclesiastical province of Santa Fe.

History

Early history

Jesuit priests began to work in northern Mexico in the 1610s in the lowlands near the coast. Originally, these missionaries worked out a peaceful compromise with the people of the Yaqui River valley allowing for the establishment of more than fifty mission settlements. This broke down when the Jesuits opposed the native shamanic religious tradition. The Opata people were more receptive to the missionaries and allied with them. After this, the Jesuits began to move into Pima and Tohono O'odham territories in present-day Arizona.[2] Spanish exploration and missionary work was sufficient to consider the territory part of New Spain. An agreement between General Pedro de Perea and the viceroy of New Spain resulted in the general shaping of the province, initially called Nueva Navarra in 1637, but renamed Sonora in 1648.[3]

The most famous missionary of what is now the American Southwest was Eusebio Kino.[4] He arrived in the province of Nueva Navarra in 1687 and started missionary work in the Pimería Alta area. He began his first mission at Cucurpe, then established churches and missions in other villages such as Los Remedios, Imuris, Magdalena, Cocóspera, San Ignacio, Tubutama and Caborca. To develop an economy for the natives, Father Kino also taught them European farming techniques.[5][6]

20th century

21st century

In 2009 the Diocese contributed $50,000 to the successful campaign by Stand For Marriage Maine to overturn an impending legalization of same-sex civil marriage in Maine.[7][8]

On June 11, 2014, the diocese was "stunned and deeply saddened" at an attack on two priests during a burglary at Mater Misericordiae Mission in Phoenix. Parochial vicar Rev. Kenneth Walker, FSSP, 28, ordained a priest just two years, was fatally shot. Rev. Joseph Terra, FSSP, was wounded.[9]

On October 13, 2017, marking the 100th Anniversary of the last apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, Bishop Omstead consecrated the diocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.[10]

Sex abuse scandals

On August 4, 2017, it was announced that a civil lawsuit was filed against Thomas J. O'Brien, who served as Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix between the years 1982 to 2003,[11] O'Brien is accused of having sexually molested a boy on several occasions at parishes in Phoenix and Goodyear from 1977 to 1982.[11] O'Brien died on August 26, 2018, following complications from Parkinson's Disease.[12]

In June 2019, Joseph J. Henn, a former priest, was extradited from Italy to face charges of molestation in Phoenix. He had been laicized and expelled from the Salvatorian order in 2006.[13][14]

On February 25, 2020, indicted Diocese of Phoenix priest Thomas Spaulding, who was accused of sexually abusing at least two boys in Maricopa County, died awaiting trial.[15][16] Spaulding, who was 75 years old when he died, was charged in January 2020 with six counts of sexual misconduct and one charge of child molestatation.[15][16]

In December 2020, a sex abuse lawsuit was filed against the Diocese of Phoenix.[17] Among the accusations made in this lawsuit was the constant transfer of accused Diocese of Phoenix clergy out of the state of Arizona.[17]

Media

The diocese uses several types of media to fulfill its evangelization efforts:

Radio ministry

Radio Family Rosary is a radio ministry of the Diocese of Phoenix founded in 1983. The station begins with a recitation of the rosary every day.[18] After the rosary the station focus on a particular saint, or a point of catechism is held. The station was founded by Dorothy Westfall, after a suggestion from a Phoenix parishioner suffering from arthritis.[19]

Bishop Thomas Olmsted often uses radio communication and has a website with information about his "bishop's hour."[20] on Immaculate Heart Radio.

The diocese began financially supporting En Familia radio KIDR in 2012 to reach out to those who speak Spanish.

Newspaper

The Catholic Sun is the official newspaper of the Diocese of Phoenix.[21] The paper is delivered to more than 115,000 homes in the counties of Coconino, Maricopa, Mohave, and Yavapai.[22]

Television

Mass is broadcast live from Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude each Sunday morning by KAZT, along with a show immediately following entitled "Catholics Matter". The Mass was once on KUTP.[23]

Social media

The diocese has an active presence on YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter and others and continues to expand its presence online.

Bishops

The list of bishops of the diocese and their tenure of service:[24][25]

Bishops of Phoenix

  1. Edward Anthony McCarthy (1969–1976), appointed Coadjutor Archbishop and later Archbishop of Miami
  2. James Steven Rausch (1977–1981)
  3. Thomas O'Brien (1982–2003)
  4. Thomas Olmsted (2003–2022)
  5. John P. Dolan (2022–present)

Auxiliary Bishops

Priests from the Diocese who became Bishops

Statistics

According to 2019 data from the diocesan web site, the Diocese of Phoenix reported these statistics:

  • Estimated Catholic Individuals.....1,225,677
  • Estimated Catholic Households....296,652
  • Diocesan Priests (including retired, sick, or absent).....138
  • Extern Priests.....78
  • Religious Priests.....93
  • Permanent Deacons.....222
  • Religious Brothers.....7
  • Religious Sisters.....134
  • Seminarians.....40
  • Parishes.....94
  • Missions.....23
  • Catholic Cemeteries.....6
  • Catholic Funeral Homes.....2
  • High Schools (Diocesan and Private)...7
  • Elementary Schools.......29
  • Pre-Schools..........29

Parishes and Missions

Sacred Heart Church built in 1900, is located in 920 S. 17th St. Phoenix, Arizona. It was added to National Register of Historic Places March 20, 2012. Reference number 12000124
Saint Mary's Basilica was built in 1914 and is located at 231 N. 3rd. St. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 1978, ref. #78000551.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, built in 1928, is Phoenix's oldest Hispanic church. It is located at 909 E. Washington St.. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1993, ref. number 93000742

Maricopa County

  1. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission, Aguila
  2. St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Church, Anthem
  3. St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Avondale
  4. St. Philip Benizi Mission, Black Canyon City
  5. St. Henry Church, Buckeye
  6. Our Lady of Joy Church, Carefree
  7. St. William Church, Cashion
  8. St. Gabriel the Archangel, Cave Creek
  9. St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Chandler
  10. St. Mary Church, Chandler
  11. St. Columba Kim Korean Church, Chandler
  12. Santa Teresita Church, El Mirage
  13. Ascension Church, Fountain Hills
  14. St. Michael Mission, Gila Bend
  15. St. Anne Church, Gilbert
  16. St. Mary Magdalene Church, Gilbert
  17. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Glendale
  18. St. Helen Church, Glendale
  19. St. James Church, Glendale
  20. St. Louis the King Church, Glendale
  21. St. Raphael Church, Glendale
  22. St. Thomas More Church, Glendale
  23. St. John Vianney Church, Goodyear
  24. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Guadalupe
  25. St. John the Baptist Church, Komatke Gila River Indian Community Mission[26]
  26. All Saints Church, Mesa
  27. Christ the King Church, Mesa
  28. Holy Cross Church, Mesa
  29. Queen of Peace Church, Mesa
  30. St. Bridget Church, Mesa
  31. St. Timothy Church, Mesa
  32. All Saints Catholic Newman Center, Tempe ASU
  33. Good Shepherd Mission, New River
  34. St. Charles Borromeo Church, Peoria
  35. Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude, Phoenix
  36. Corpus Christi Church, Phoenix
  37. Holy Family Church, Phoenix
  38. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Phoenix
  39. Most Holy Trinity Church, Phoenix
  40. Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Church, Phoenix
  41. Our Lady of the Valley Church, Phoenix
  42. Sacred Heart Church, Phoenix
  43. St. Agnes Church, Phoenix
  44. St. Anthony Church, Phoenix
  45. St. Augustine Church, Phoenix
  46. St. Benedict Church, Phoenix
  47. St. Catherine of Siena Church, Phoenix
  48. St. Edward the Confessor Church, Phoenix
  49. St. Francis Xavier Church, Phoenix
  50. St. Gregory Church, Phoenix
  51. St. Jerome Church, Phoenix
  52. St. Joan of Arc Church, Phoenix
  53. St. Joseph Church, Phoenix
  54. St. Luke Church, Phoenix
  55. St. Mark Church, Phoenix
  56. St. Martin de Porres Church, Phoenix
  57. St. Mary's Basilica, Phoenix
  58. Mater Misericordiae Mission[27] Tridentine Latin Masses, Phoenix
  59. St. Matthew Church, Phoenix
  60. St. Paul Church, Phoenix
  61. St. Theresa Church, Phoenix
  62. St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Phoenix
  63. St. Vincent de Paul Church, Phoenix
  64. Vietnamese Martyrs Church, Phoenix
  65. Our Lady of Fatima Mission, Phoenix
  66. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Queen Creek
  67. St. Dominic Mission, Rio Verde
  68. St. Francis of Assisi Mission, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
  69. St. Paschal Baylon Chapel, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
  70. San Lucy Mission, San Lucy Village of the Tohono O'odham Nation, Gila Bend
  71. Blessed Sacrament Church, Scottsdale
  72. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Scottsdale
  73. Our Lady of the Angels Conventual Franciscan Church and Renewal Center, Scottsdale, a ministry of the OFM Franciscan Province of Saint Barbara[28]
  74. St. Bernadette Church, Scottsdale
  75. St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, Scottsdale
  76. St. Daniel the Prophet Church, Scottsdale
  77. St. Maria Goretti Church, Scottsdale
  78. St. Patrick Church, Scottsdale
  79. St. Clement of Rome Church, Sun City
  80. St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Sun City
  81. St. Joachim and St. Anne Church, Sun City
  82. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Sun City West
  83. Prince of Peace Church, Sun City West
  84. St. Steven Church, Sun Lakes
  85. St. Clare of Assisi Church, Surprise
  86. All Saints Catholic Newman Center, Tempe ASU
  87. Holy Spirit Church, Tempe
  88. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Tempe
  89. Resurrection Church, Tempe
  90. St. Margaret Church, Tempe
  91. Blessed Sacrament Church, Tolleson
  92. St. Anthony of Padua Church, Wickenburg

Pinal County

Gila River Indian Community Missions[26]

  1. St. Peter Mission, Bapchule
  2. Holy Family Mission, Blackwater
  3. St. Anthony Mission, Sacaton
  4. Our Lady of Victory Mission, Sacaton Flats
  5. St. Anne Mission, Santan
  6. St. Catherine Mission, Santa Cruz

Ak-Chin Indian Community

  1. St. Francis Mission

Yavapai County

  1. St. Francis of Assisi Mission, Bagdad
  2. St. Frances Cabrini Church, Camp Verde
  3. St. Catherine Laboure Mission, Chino Valley
  4. St. Cecelia Mission, Clarkdale
  5. Good Shepherd of the Desert Mission, Congress
  6. Immaculate Conception Church, Cottonwood
  7. St. Joseph Mission, Mayer
  8. Sacred Heart Church, Prescott
  9. St. Germaine Church, Prescott Valley
  10. St. John Vianney Church, Sedona

Coconino County

  1. San Francisco de Asis, Flagstaff
  2. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel, Flagstaff
  3. St. Pius X Center, Flagstaff
  4. Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, Flagstaff
  5. Holy Trinity Newman Center, Flagstaff NAU
  6. El Cristo Rey Mission, Grand Canyon Village
  7. Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona
  8. St. Francis Church, Seligman
  9. St. Joseph Church, Williams

Mohave County

  1. St. Margaret Mary Church, Bullhead City
  2. Our Lady of the Desert Mission, Dolan Springs
  3. Our Lady of the Lake Church, Lake Havasu City
  4. La Santisima Trinidad Mission, Littlefield and Scenic
  5. St. Mary Church, Kingman

Schools

There are seven Catholic high-schools within the Diocese of Phoenix, 29 elementary schools, and 29 pre-schools.[29] Benedictine University and the University of Mary offer degree programs within the Diocese of Phoenix, and the diocese operates campus ministry programs at Newman Centers for four public universities.[30]

Congregations

As of 2020, twenty-eight communities of religious men and fifteen communities of religious women have a presence in the Diocese of Phoenix.[31][32] A diocesan Office for Consecrated Life serves as a guide for members of religious communities and for persons interested in consecrated life in its various forms.[33]

Cemeteries

See also

References

  1. ^ Diocese of Phoenix (2008). "History of the Diocese". Archived from the original on September 23, 2008. Retrieved December 8, 2008.
  2. ^ Hamnett, Brian R (1999). Concise History of Mexico. Port Chester, NY, USA: Cambridge University Press. p. 105. ISBN 978-0-521-58916-1.
  3. ^ Jimenez Gonzalez, Victor Manuel, ed. (2010). Sonora: Guía para descubrir los encantos del estado [Sonora: Guide to discover the charms of the state] (in Spanish). Mexico City: Editorial Océano de Mexico SA de CV. ISBN 978-607-400-319-2.
  4. ^ "Historia de Sonora" [History of Sonora] (in Spanish). Sonora Mexico: Government of Sonora. Archived from the original on February 2, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2011.
  5. ^ "Historia - Sonora" [History - Sonora]. Enciclopedia de Los Municipios y Delegaciones de México Estado de Sonora (in Spanish). Mexico: Instituto para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal. 2010. Archived from the original on December 1, 2008. Retrieved February 15, 2011.
  6. ^ Jimenez Gonzalez, Victor Manuel, ed. (2010). Sonora: Guía para descubrir los encantos del estado [Sonora: Guide to discover the charms of the state] (in Spanish). Mexico City: Editorial Océano de Mexico SA de CV. p. 38. ISBN 978-607-400-319-2.
  7. ^ Colbert, Chuck (November 25, 2009). "Dioceses major contributors to repeal same-sex marriage". National Catholic Reporter. Kansas City, Mo. Archived from the original on November 29, 2009. Retrieved November 29, 2009.
  8. ^ "Maine Campaign Finance contributions". Archived from the original on September 11, 2012.
  9. ^ "28-year-old priest killed in Phoenix church burglary". Phoenix Herald. Phoenix, Arizona. June 13, 2014. Archived from the original on January 10, 2016.
  10. ^ Olmsted, Thomas J. (September 18, 2017). "Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary". The Catholic Sun. Diocese of Phoenix. Archived from the original on August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
  11. ^ a b Billeau, Jacques (August 4, 2017). "Ex-Catholic Bishop of Phoenix Accused of Sex Abuse of Boy". US News & World Report. Phoenix. Associated Press. Archived from the original on February 27, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  12. ^ "Bishop Thomas J. O'Brien, retired bishop of Phoenix, dies at 82". The Catholic Sun. August 27, 2018. Archived from the original on October 27, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  13. ^ Wooden, Cindy (May 31, 2019). "Former priest wanted on abuse charges in Arizona arrested in Italy". Crux. Catholic News Service. Archived from the original on May 31, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2019 – via cruxnow.com.
  14. ^ Frank, BrieAnna J. "Ex-priest returned to Arizona from Italy to face child molestation charges". The Arizona Republic. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  15. ^ a b "Phoenix priest indicted on child sex abuse charges dead at 74". Arizona's Family. Phoenix: KPHO Broadcasting Corporation. 3TV/CBS 5. February 26, 2020. Archived from the original on February 27, 2020 – via www.azfamily.com.
  16. ^ a b Castle, Lauren (February 26, 2020). "Former Arizona Catholic priest dies before trial on child abuse charges". The Arizona Republic. Phoenix.
  17. ^ a b "Diocese Phoenix Lawsuit Highlights Catholic Priests Fleeing Arizona". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  18. ^ "Radio Family Rosary". Radio Family Rosary. 2008. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved April 23, 2008.
  19. ^ Junker, Andrew (2007). "Group provides rosary, catechism on AM radio". The Catholic Sun. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2008.
  20. ^ "Catholic Podcasts - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix". thebishopshour.org. Archived from the original on September 5, 2011. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
  21. ^ "Mission Statement". The Catholic Sun. 2008. Archived from the original on April 23, 2008. Retrieved April 23, 2008.
  22. ^ "Advertising". The Catholic Sun. 2008. Archived from the original on May 14, 2008. Retrieved April 23, 2008.
  23. ^ "Upcoming Events". Diocese of Phoenix. 2008. Archived from the original on April 12, 2008. Retrieved April 24, 2008.
  24. ^ "Diocese of Phoenix". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  25. ^ "The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix ::". Archived from the original on April 3, 2007. Retrieved April 15, 2007.
  26. ^ a b "Native American Ministry - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix". Diocese of Phoenix. Archived from the original on February 24, 2017. Retrieved April 1, 2014 – via dphx.org.
  27. ^ "Mater Misericordiae Mission | Celebrating the sacraments and rites according to the 1962 Missale Romanum". Phoenixlatinmass.org. Archived from the original on April 21, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
  28. ^ "Home | Franciscan Friars". Sbfranciscans.org. Archived from the original on July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  29. ^ "About the Diocese". Diocese of Phoenix. Archived from the original on May 7, 2019. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
  30. ^ "Catholic Colleges in Phoenix". Diocese of Phoenix.
  31. ^ "Communities of religious men". Diocese of Phoenix. Archived from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  32. ^ "Communities of religious women". Diocese of Phoenix. Archived from the original on December 26, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  33. ^ "Office for Consecrated Life". Diocese of Phoenix. Archived from the original on December 26, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
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