Mike Phelan joins Fr. Rob Clements on this episode of Catholics Matter to talk about the Sacrament of Marriage. Phelan is the director of the Marriage and Respect Life Office for the Diocese of Phoenix.
Phelan and Fr. Clements discuss the roots of marriage, the importance of wedding vows in good times and bad, and how it all fits together with today’s culture.
Deacon Doug Bogart, associate director of education and formation for the Diaconate Office and permanent deacon at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, joins Fr. Rob Clements on the latest episode of Catholics Matter to talk about his journey home to the Catholic Church.
Raised in a religion-free home as a child, Deacon Bogart encountered Christ before he and his wife became an evangelical missionaries in Guatemala. While serving in Guatemala, persistent questions led the family to study Catholicism. Upon their return to the United States, the Bogarts entered the fullness of the faith in the Catholic Church. Deacon Bogart was ordained a permanent Deacon in 2004.
The Most Reverend Eduardo A. Nevares, auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, joins Fr. Rob Clements on the set of Catholics Matter to talk about the diocesan Year of Faith pilgrimage.
Bishop Nevares will be leading a group of local Catholics on an 8-day pilgrimage to Mexico Oct. 7-14, 2013, marking the close of the Year of Faith. In that spirit, pilgrims will head into the heart of Mexico’s vibrant faith and culture. Together, pilgrims will walk in the steps of San Juan Diego as he encountered the Blessed Virgin as she appeared to him as Our Lady of Guadalupe.
As the Blessed Mother leads pilgrims closer to Jesus, they will pray and reflect with Bishop Nevares. Pilgrims will deepen their Catholic identity and respond to the challenge to be better stewards of God’s gracious gifts.
Space is limited. Register by May 6 by calling Faith Journeys at 1-877-732-4845.
The Catholic Communication Campaign is how the Good News gets around. Thanks to your generous donations, the annual second collection gives life to newspapers and websites like The Catholic Sun, televised Masses for the elderly and homebound, faith-filled radio programs and social media efforts engaging Catholics in the digital age through Facebook and Twitter.
This special collection provides dioceses such as ours in Phoenix the ability to produce and air the 9 a.m. Sunday televised Mass on KAZT-TV Channel 7 / Cable 13 and “The Bishop’s Hour” on Immaculate Heart Radio 1310 AM. Your generous donations allows the Catholic Church to spread the faith by providing local, compelling programming like “Catholics Matter,” which airs after the Sunday Mass, as well as reach new audiences via the diocese’s website and other social media efforts.
At the national level (proceeds are split equally between the Diocese of Phoenix and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ communications efforts), the Catholic Communication Campaign supports a number of initiatives, including the invaluable Catholic News Service, the USCCB website, and other audio and visual projects which provide for limitless education and information. The need for Catholics to support the Catholic Communication Campaign was particularly critical when considering the outstanding and unparalleled coverage of Pope Francis from Catholic News Service that hundreds of thousands of Catholics in Arizona enjoyed.
This annual collection takes place at Masses May 11-12 throughout the Diocese of Phoenix. The future of our Church depends on it, so please prayerfully consider supporting the Catholic Communication Campaign. If you miss the collection, please contact Katie Burke at (602) 354-2479 or kburke@diocesephoenix.org.
Bishops: Immigration reform is finally in reach
Despite the challenges, despite the complexities, despite the controversy, and despite the failures of the past, the nation must act now. Now is the time for a bipartisan solution that can repair a broken system. We cannot wait to put an end to the separation of families, the exploitation of workers, and the death of hundreds of human beings in the desert every year. This suffering must end.
Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares appeared on Horizonte, Eight’s weekly public affairs program which focuses on Arizona issues through a Hispanic lens.
Program host José Cárdenas and Bishop Nevares discussed Pope Francis and the upcoming Year of Faith pilgrimage to Mexico.
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Across the United States, one in four girls and one in six boys experience sexual abuse before turning 18, and the median age of child abuse is age 9. Ninety percent of children know their abuser.
The Diocese of Phoenix is joining with Phoenix Children’s Hospital to help prevent child abuse as a part of the Innocence Revolution.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital is hosting a table at the Diamondback’s game on April 14 — “Innocence Revolution – A Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse.” They will have activities for kids, resources for parents, and giveaways.
Contact information:
- Diocese of Phoenix, Safe Environment Training Office: (602) 354-2418
- Diocese of Phoenix, Office of Child and Youth Protection, (602) 354-2396
- Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Dr. Missy Gryder: (602) 320-0374
Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares will be the first guest tonight on Horizonte, Eight’s weekly public affairs program which focuses on Arizona issues through a Hispanic lens.
Program host José Cárdenas and Bishop Nevares discuss Pope Francis and the upcoming Year of Faith pilgrimage to Mexico.
Tune in tonight at 7:30 p.m. on Eight, Arizona PBS.
Diocese of Phoenix Statement on the Passing of Eddie Basha
The Catholic Diocese of Phoenix joins with the Arizona community in mourning the passing of Eddie Basha. He will be fondly remembered as a community leader, a businessman, a family man and a Catholic.
We offer our prayers and condolences to the Basha family and the community that he served with great generosity.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Pray the rosary with Bishop Olmsted on Good Friday
The public is invited to pray for an end to abortion and all threats to innocent human life at the annual Good Friday Rosary. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted will lead the faithful in this traditional meditative prayer of humility at 11 a.m.
This event also serves as a closing celebration to the local 40 Days for Life prayer effort to end abortion in Phoenix, an ecumenical prayer and awareness effort. A brief program will follow the rosary until 1:30 p.m. Speakers include Fr. John Lankeit, Sheila Riely and Rosie Villegas.
When: 11 a.m., March 29, Good Friday
Where: Glendale Planned Parenthood, 5771 W. Eugie Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304
Speakers include: Fr. John Lankeit, Sheila Riely and Rosie Villegas
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