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==Politics==
==Politics==

In August of 2009 the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Phoenix contributed $50,000 of its money to overturn a law in the New England state of Maine allowing same-sex civil marriage.<ref> [http://ncronline.org/news/politics/dioceses-major-contributors-repeal-same-sex-marriage] </ref> In early 2009, Maine, through its legislature and with the approval of its catholic governor extended the civil rights of same sex couples to marry in Maine. According to Maine's "Commission on Governmental Ethics & Election Practices", the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Maine spent over $553,000 to rescind those rights. The Diocese of Phoenix's $50,000 was part of that $553,000. <ref> [http://www.mainecampaignfinance.com/public/entity_financial_transactions.asp?TYPE=BQC&ID=4528] </ref>
In July of 2009 the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Phoenix contributed $50,000 of its money to overturn a law in the New England state of Maine allowing same-sex civil marriage.<ref>

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</ref> In early 2009, Maine, through its legislature and with the approval of its catholic governor extended the civil rights of same sex couples to marry in Maine. According to Maine's "Commission on Governmental Ethics & Election Practices", the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Maine spent over $553,000 to rescind those rights. The Diocese of Phoenix's $50,000 was part of that $553,000. <ref> [http://www.mainecampaignfinance.com/public/entity_financial_transactions.asp?TYPE=BQC&ID=4528] </ref>


==Media==
==Media==

Revision as of 06:41, 30 November 2009

Location
TerritoryMaricopa, Mohave, Yavapai, and Coconino (excluding the territorial boundaries of the Navajo Indian Reservation), and also includes the Gila River Indian Reservation in Pinal County
Ecclesiastical provinceRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe
MetropolitanMichael Jarboe Sheehan Archbishop of Santa Fe
Information
RiteRoman Rite
EstablishedDecember 2, 1969
CathedralCathedral of Saints Simon and Jude
Patron saintOur Lady of Guadalupe
Current leadership
PopeBenedict XVI
Website
http://www.diocesephoenix.org/

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix is a particular church of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. Its ecclesiastic territory includes Maricopa, Mohave, Yavapai, and Coconino counties (excluding the territorial boundaries of the Navajo Indian Reservation), and also includes the Gila River Indian Reservation in Pinal County.[1] The bishop is Thomas J. Olmsted. As bishop, Olmsted resides at the Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude, the mother church of the diocese.

Politics

In July of 2009 the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Phoenix contributed $50,000 of its money to overturn a law in the New England state of Maine allowing same-sex civil marriage.[2] In early 2009, Maine, through its legislature and with the approval of its catholic governor extended the civil rights of same sex couples to marry in Maine. According to Maine's "Commission on Governmental Ethics & Election Practices", the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Maine spent over $553,000 to rescind those rights. The Diocese of Phoenix's $50,000 was part of that $553,000. [3]

Media

Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patron saint of the Diocese

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 [4]. 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 parisher suffering from arthritis. [5]

Newspaper

The Catholic Sun is the official newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.[6] The paper is published two times a month and is sent to more than 115,000 homes in the counties of Coconino, Maricopa, Mohave, and Yavapai.[7]

Television

Mass is broadcast live from Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude each Sunday morning by KUTP.[8]

Leadership

Below is a list of individuals who have led the Diocese of Phoenix since its creation[2].

Education

Schools

As of 2008, the Diocese of Phoenix provides a parochial school education to students in 41 elementary/preschool/middle schools, and seven high schools.

High schools

References

  1. ^ Diocese of Phoenix (2008). "History of the Diocese". Retrieved 2008-12-08.
  2. ^ Chuck Colbert (November 25, 2009). "Dioceses major contributors to repeal same-sex marriage". National Catholic Reporter. Kansas City, Missouri. Retrieved November 29, 2009. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |pmd= and |trans_title= (help)
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  4. ^ Radio Family Rosary (2008). "Radio Family Rosary". Radio Family Rosary. Retrieved April 23 2008. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |dateformat= ignored (help)
  5. ^ Andrew Junker (2007). "The Catholic Sun Newspaper- Group provides rosary, catechism on AM radio". The Catholic Sun Newspaper. Retrieved April 23 2008. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |dateformat= ignored (help)
  6. ^ The Catholic Sun Newspaper (2008). "Mission Statement". The Catholic Sun Newspaper. Retrieved April 23 2008. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |dateformat= ignored (help)
  7. ^ The Catholic Sun Newspaper (2008). "ADVERTISING". The Catholic Sun Newspaper. Retrieved April 23 2008. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |dateformat= ignored (help)
  8. ^ Diocese of Phoenix (2008). "Upcoming Events". Diocese of Phoenix. Retrieved April 24 2008. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |dateformat= ignored (help)