The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gallup

06/24/2026

In 2024, there were 38 new converts across all parishes in the Diocese - this year, there were 50 from Sacred Heart Cathedral alone; Sacred Heart Parish in Farmington and parishes in the White Mountains of Arizona also reported large increases. Many rural Diocesan parishes had one or two or four, when there had been none in previous years.

This swell of interest in the Catholic Church is making headlines all across the country, with many wanting to know - why now? Why are so many people suddenly turning up at the doors of their local parish, wanting to become Catholic?

Everyone wants to know: why are so many people suddenly joining the Catholic Church? So, we asked the converts themselves.

06/18/2026

Fr. Luciano's first priestly blessings. Feel free to share or tag anyone you recognize!

06/18/2026

Ordination of Fr. Luciano Diaz to the priesthood.

06/15/2026

Please join us in congratulating newly-ordained Fr. Luciano Diaz! Fr. Diaz gave his very first priestly blessings to his family and then to Bishop Wall on Saturday.

06/13/2026

05/16/2026

"The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) remain steadfast in our opposition to the death penalty, especially in this modern era where a life sentence for those who are a threat to society is an alternative. In doing so, we are united with Pope Leo XIV who has advocated for a global end to capital punishment."

“Our primary opposition to the death penalty is rooted in the teaching of the Catholic Church that every person is created in the image and likeness of God.”

05/14/2026

04/23/2026

The Catechism of the Catholic Church on Just War Doctrine.

04/21/2026

"I was in Congo-Brazzaville during the [1982] civil war. We had a meeting with the sisters. We decided together to stay. We said, no, we’re not leaving, we’re staying here. And we know that the Lord is with us. And whatever happens, happens."

“The army came to us and they said, ‘We have to evacuate the sisters only’. And we said, no, we’re not leaving, we’re staying here. And we know that the Lord is with us.”…