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 creates community through education, health care, and philanthropy. There began the world's first food bank, St. Mary's Food Bank, and the Phoenix Society of St.Vincent de Paul. It holds a unique place in the history of the Church and the diocese. They offer a live-stream mass on Facebook at 9am. St. Mary’s Basilica is responsible for providing spiritual care to a diverse and thriving downtown community. Here, free parking is also available for parishioners and visitors attending mass and sponsored events.
SPECIALTY:
Penance and Reconciliation, Confirmation, Sacramental Certificates, Prayer Requests, 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
TBR® Inspection Report:
DREAM CITY CHURCH
13613 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85022 DIRECTIONS
Since 1923
Here’s The Deal:
Dream City Church was established in 1923. Their mission is to guide people by loving people, fostering community, and encouraging hope into a genuinely loving relationship with Jesus Christ. The church provides education, personal training, and Christian intervention to those who rebound from substance abuse and emotional and physical trauma. They progressively live out their mission to reveal Christ to the world by loving people, cultivating community, and inspiring hope. They carry on this tradition of rebirth and renewal by continuing to reach people with innovative programs and teachings. Every month, it has received over 40,000 people with a variety of services to rebuild lives and penetrate Jesus' love throughout the inner city. The weekly attendance is around 22,500. Dream City Church is a community of people united in their common mission to gather as God's people, grow in understanding of God's Word and grace, and reach out to serve others in Jesus' name.
SPECIALTY:
Baptism, Serve, Campus, Counseling, Care Ministries, Outreach, Legal Aid, Praise and Worship, Creative Arts, Graduation, Dream City College, Production, Musical, Exciting Kids Environments and Compelling, Education, Group Programs, School Students Gather & Prayer
TBR® Inspection Report:
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 make 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 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. The Bible School is a Biblical training program incorporated in the Bible Institute of Guadalajara (Mexico). They are a sanctified and sanctifier community through the integration of all parish groups, conscious and active participation in liturgical celebrations, spiritual counselling, and continuous formation and training through special workshops. St. Augustine is creating a strong Fraternity to transform their society and foster the Salvation of souls.
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