Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix

09/09/2026

ICYMI: In our September newsletter Bishop Artur's message asks all of us, "What will I offer to God this year so that His Church may bear fruit?" Read his message along with profiles of the newest fruit in the Eparchy of Phoenix, our recent catechist retreat, Saint Anne Byzantine Catholic Church's 40th anniversary celebration, and more: ephx.org/newsletters (sign up to receive if you have not!)

09/01/2026

Subdeacon Robert Way, Esq. of St Melany's Byzantine Catholic Church recently presented end-of-life and estate planning from a Byzantine Catholic perspective to clergy of the Eparchy of Phoenix.

Subdeacon Robert is visiting parishes to bring this information to all of the faithful of the eparchy - ask your parish priest how Subdeacon Robert can visit your parish!

Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aizBJpe3j0Y

08/18/2026

This past Saturday, on the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the Winlock, WA outreach was raised to the Mission of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Winlock, WA.
Pray for them as they begin a new chapter as the fifth mission in the Eparchy of Phoenix, and read more about it, including the official decree from Bishop Artur.

Story: https://ephx.org/news/winlock-wa-outreach-raised-to-mission
Decree:https://ephx.org/documents/2026/8/Decree%20-%20Winlock%20WA%20elevation%20to%20Mission%20-%20Dormition%20of%20the%20Theotokos%20-%208-15-26%20-%20Scanned.pdf

08/12/2026

Make sure you check out the August Newsletter from the Eparchy of Phoenix (or sign up to receive if you have not!): https://ephx.org/newsletters

Bishop Artur reminds us to "commit ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ Our God" in a particular way this time of year. There are also updates on the eparchy's participation in the ByzanTEEN Rally, the Clergy Dependent Fund, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bishop Artur's whereabouts, Our Lady of Wisdom in Las Vegas, and more.

08/01/2026

Catechists and clergy from across the Eparchy Phoenix, from Alaska to the Rockies, are gathering this weekend at St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral for our Christ Our Catechist Retreat. May the Lord bless them in their time together, their travels home, and may it be the first of many!

07/15/2026

Bishop Artur has announced the establishment of a Clergy Dependent Program. You can read his message here: https://conta.cc/4fAHHOS

07/13/2026

07/04/2026

May God grant the United States of America many and blessed years! Happy Independence Day!

Bishop Artur has written a pastoral letter to the faithful of the Eparchy of Phoenix on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4vcvOTL

06/30/2026

Don't miss Orientale Lumen ###, taking place July 13–15, 2026, at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, DC. Since its beginnings in 1997, the conference has become one of the rare places where Eastern Orthodox, Eastern Catholic, and Roman Catholic Christians come together not only for theological discussion, but also for genuine friendship and prayer.

More information: https://olfoundation.net/upcoming-events/orientale-lumen-###/

06/22/2026

A very Happy Birthday to our Bishop Artur, may God grant him many years in health and happiness!