News RSS Feed

"Each year, priests from across the Diocese of Tucson gather to renew their priestly promises, while the bishop blesses and consecrates the holy oils. The Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens, and the Sacred Chrism are used in sacraments throughout the year. A powerful sign of unity across Southern Arizona." St. Augustine Cathedral, Tucson, Arizona March 2026

Tucson—May 8, 2025—It is a joy for all of us in the Diocese of Tucson that the Cardinals gathered in conclave, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, have selected Pope Leo XIV. I do know our new Holy Father and have met him. I have every confidence that he will be what the Cardinals sought as qualities needed in our next Pope, that he would be a builder of bridges, a true shepherd, a master of humanity, and the face of a Samaritan Church, a serving Church toward all. The Diocese will be celebrating with gratitude the election of our new Pope on Sunday, May 18 at the 10:00 Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral.