New Synod Phase Begins The initial listening phase of the diocese’s historic consultation of the faithful has ended. Over 22,000 completed an electronic survey that closed Oct. 31, and more than 11,000 attended small-group sessions at parishes, schools and other sites earlier this year in San Diego and Imperial Counties. They shared their experiences and […]

Pope Francis announced today the appointment of Bishop John Dolan, auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of San Diego, as the new bishop of Phoenix. Cardinal-Designate Robert McElroy, of the San Diego Diocese, issued the following statement today: “I rejoice in the Holy Father’s appointment of Bishop John Dolan as Bishop of Phoenix. He is a […]