Happy Sunday!

The General Election season is fast approaching. As faithful Catholics and citizens of the United States, we have a duty and a privilege to vote and elect lawmakers to act on our behalf to govern our state and country as well as ballot propositions which impact our laws. With that being said, all these decisions are entrusted to the people.

As Catholic Bishops of Arizona we want to express our strong opposition to Proposition 139.

If passed, this initiative threatens to enshrine a constitutional right to virtually unrestricted abortion in Arizona.

Happy Sunday!

Our parish has been celebrating 45 years since being established. So many helping hands have worked for decades to make this sacred place a home for worship, adoration, community, family and to live as Christ taught us. When our Blessed Lord asked his disciples: “Who do people say that I am?” It is a great question to ask ourselves. More specifically, “Do people know Christ is present at St. Joan of Arc?”

Happy Sunday!

This week I am grateful for the many volunteers who lend a helping hand in various capacities at our parish. The amount of joy expressed through their servant hearts inspire me to be a better priest. My hope is that you offer a prayer for the volunteers you might see on a daily basis. Many are hidden in the pews and worshiping next to you.

Happy September!

Many schools have resumed and the family routines are in full swing with sports and extracurricular activities. Here at St. Joan of Arc we have seen a steady and quiet month of August and we took this time as a staff to develop our leadership goals. One important reality that came to our team was that of family, a family of faith to be more specific.