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Bishop Edward Weisenburger announces that as of August 7th the majority of our parishes have the option to open once again for limited public worship.

One of the most respected priests in the Diocese of Tucson, Fr. John Lyons is given the honorary title of Monsignor by Pope Francis.

A spike in Covid - 19 infections and resulting deaths has lead Bishop Edward Weisenburger to once again suspend the public celebration of masses.

Deseo comunicarles, que después de una cuidadosa revisión de la situación médica, y tomando en cuenta las preocupaciones recientes tanto de nuestro Gobernador ....

Now more than ever it is imperative that the Senate passes legislation that will provide permanent relief to DACA and Dreamer youth. USCCB supports Dreamers and has advocated for the DREAM Act and H.R. 6 the American Dream and Promise Act. Click here to read the report on the financial contributions of Dreamers.

The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference, which includes Bishop Edward Weisenburger, stand in solidarity with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling and its impact on Deferred Acton for Child Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Click here to read the full statement from the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference.

Father Robert Tamminga, the pastor of Saint Francis de Sales Parish in Tucson, passed away shortly before 9:00 AM on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, from a short, non-covid related illness. Please keep him, his family, and his parish community in your prayers. Click here to read the full announcement.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The mandate given by Pope Francis to the Vatican’s coronavirus commission was to prepare a future full of hope amid chaos and uncertainty,... Read more...

Statement of Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger on the Killing of Mr. George Floyd: I join with Bishops across our nation in denouncing racism and the violence it engenders. Click here to read the full statement from Bishop Edward Weisenburger.

The Roman Catholic Church has a long theological tradition of committed work to ensure the common good, experienced at present by sheltering at home and social distancing. In these ways faithful Catholics have had a positive impact on the common good, reflecting the love of neighbor in a unique and meaningful way. Read more...

Immaculate Heart Sister Blanche Marie, died peacefully April 30. She was 93. Sister Blanche has been in hospice care for a long time. Throughout her illness at St. Anne’s Convent, she always had a smile for anyone who spent time with her. She was born in Arizona and spent most of her years of ministry in Tucson as a school nurse or teacher of Religion and Science at the Immaculate Heart Academy and Immaculate Heart High School. Masses will be offered in her honor privately.

Latin American and Caribbean bishops have dedicated the Americas to the care of Our Lady of Guadalupe, praying for her "maternal protection" during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is calling for a day of fasting and prayer for their worldwide membership on Good Friday, and invited other faith members to also join in prayer for the end of COVID-19, for the work of caregivers, for a return to everyday life and other blessings. Bishop Weisenburger encourages participation.