ST. MARY'S BASILICA
231 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Directions
Since 1902
Here’s The Deal:
St. Mary's Basilica is the historic Mother Church of a Phoenix, rooted in the Franciscan tradition and built-in 1880. It is also one of the city's icons and attractions for residents and tourists, and it is listed on the National Historic Places Register. The basilica is the place where you can discover the most extensive collection of stained glass windows in Arizona and a 26-rank pipe organ designed by the Schantz organ company. St. Mary's has a great history of outreach, which, through education, health care, and philanthropy creates community. There began the world's first food bank, St. Mary's Food Bank, and the Phoenix Society of St. Vincent de Paul. They offer a live-stream mass on Facebook at 9am. Here, free parking also available for parishioners and visitors attending mass and sponsored events.
SPECIALTY:
Penance and Reconciliation, Confirmation, Sacramental Certificates, Community Service, Anointing of the Sick, Baptism of Children and Adult, Children’s and Liturgical Ministry, Eucharist, Funerals, Faith Formation, Holy Orders, Sacraments and Rites, Campus & Marriage
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ST. AUGUSTINE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
3630 North 71st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85033 Directions
Since 1970
Here’s The Deal:
St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church was built in 1970, and its mission is to build a community through prayer, the declaration of the word of god, and sacramental celebrations. They also live and express their Catholic faith under the Roman rite. St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church offers animations that serve the music scene through which the liturgies (masses and ceremonies) are animated and rendered more interactive & vibrant. All 7th to 12th graders are welcome to join them in the center on Mondays for their weekly youth group meetings. Here, The Bible School is a Biblical training program incorporated the Bible Institute of Guadalajara (Mexico). They offer a live mass schedule on Facebook.
SPECIALTY:
Altar Servers, Mass Times, Youth Groups, Bulletin, Prayer and Spirituality, Ministry of Care, Music, Formation, Marriage Encounter, Holy Communion, Catechism for Children, Definition of Sacraments, Reconciliation, Baptism, Matrimony, Ministries, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, Confirmation, Sacrament Preparation & First Eucharist
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SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH
4715 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Directions
Since 1959
Here’s The Deal:
St. Francis Xavier Parish is the only Jesuit Parish of the Diocese of Phoenix. Administered by the Jesuit Fathers of the Jesuit West Province church has become an iconic symbol of the Catholic faith for nearly 90 years. They currently serve more than 5,000 registered households and thousands more through their varied ministries. They also offer almost 60 various ministries, collaborate with more than 50 local non-profit entities, and engage about 2,000 volunteers each year. The Catholic faith community of St. Francis Xavier, inspired by the Holy Spirit, commits themselves to an ever-deepening personal relationship with Jesus Christ that expresses itself in prayer, worship, and mission. St. Francis Xavier Parish provides an intimate setting for a small wedding, anniversary, baptism, or funeral Mass. Their First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is often held in St. Ignatius Chapel.
SPECIALTY:
Church, Parish Council, Finance Council, Audio and Podcasts, Children's Sacraments, Infant Baptism, Baptism Registration, First Reconciliation, Confirmation/First Communion, Adult Sacraments, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Weekly Scripture Reflections, Youth Ministry, Music, Mass Readings & Marian Shop