Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix

06/12/2026

Don't miss the June newsletter, with a message from Bishop Artur, photos of the ordination of our newest priest, our 2025 Financial Report, and more.

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06/10/2026

Consecration of Antimensia.

Bishop Artur Bubnevych, Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix.

June 4, 2026.

06/05/2026

The clergy of the Eparchy of Phoenix concluded the 2026 Clergy Conference in Phoenix, Arizona after a week of fellowship, study, and prayer. New antimensia were consecrated to be brought back to the altars with the priests as a sign of unity with Bishop Artur and with one another.

05/27/2026

Bishop Artur will join other Catholic bishops in the United States in the act of consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Thursday, June 11 in Orlando, FL.

Bishop Artur recently reminded his clergy that, "As Byzantine Catholics, we approach this mystery through the rich liturgical and theological inheritance of the Christian East. The Sacred Heart of Jesus is not foreign to our tradition. In every Divine Liturgy, Vespers, Matins, and Moleben, we proclaim Christ as the 'Lover of Mankind' whose merciful and compassionate love pours forth for the salvation of the world."

Read more: https://ephx.org/news/bishop-artur-joins-consecration-of-the-united-states-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus

05/21/2026

Great opportunity for young adults who may be in the area this summer or are otherwise interested!

A transformative Byzantine Catholic young adult convocation exploring monastic spirituality through the Theotokos. July 31-August 2 2026 at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Hillsborough NJ.

05/14/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

"In all of the accounts, Our Lord takes the Eleven Apostles out to Mount Olivet, where He gives His last teaching: that they are to wait in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit comes to them, the “power from on high”; that He will be us always, until the end of time; and that they are to proclaim the gospel around the world. Then He ascends into heaven."

Read more: https://ephx.org/the-ascension-of-our-lord-god-and-savior-jesus-christ

05/13/2026

Christ Is Risen!

Bishop Artur recently announced the release of the Eparchy of Phoenix's 2025 Financial Report: A Shared Commitment to Proclaim the Gospel. His letter of introduction as well as the report itself is available here: https://ephx.org/news/2025-eparchy-of-phoenix-financial-report-released

05/11/2026

Christ Is Risen!!!!

A very happy and blessed Mother's Day to the mothers in our Eparchy of Phoenix and everywhere else. As Bishop Artur said recently in the May Newsletter:

"Thank you for your faithful witness, your quiet strength, your prayers, and your life-giving love. In countless hidden ways, you proclaim the Resurrection each day."

Below are the mothers, grandmothers, and their children at Byzantine Catholic Proto-Cathedral of St. Mary in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Many happy and blessed years to our mothers!

05/06/2026

Watch Bishop Artur discuss the important life and sacrifice of Fr. Walter Ciszek, who spent 20+ years in Soviet prisons and labor camps sharing the message of Christ. Thank you Diocese of Phoenix for the forum, as always.