Eparchy · Arizona

Eparchy of Holy Protection of Mary of Phoenix (Ruthenian)

The Eparchy of Holy Protection of Mary of Phoenix (Ruthenian) is a Catholic eparchy in Arizona, made up of 20 parishes served by 30 priests, and home to about 2,424 Catholics (2023). It was established on 3 December 1981.

Eparchy of Holy Protection of Mary of Phoenix (Ruthenian) — Catholic diocese in Arizona
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Eparchy of Holy Protection of Mary of Phoenix (Ruthenian) by the numbers

Most recent reported statistics (2023). Source: catholic-hierarchy.org.

Catholics
2,424
Total population
Percent Catholic
Parishes
20
Total priests
30
Diocesan priests
30
Religious priests
Permanent deacons
13
Area

Parishes in the Eparchy of Holy Protection of Mary of Phoenix (Ruthenian)

22 parishes on Catholic Connect.

About the Eparchy of Holy Protection of Mary of Phoenix (Ruthenian)

The Eparchy of Holy Protection of Mary of Phoenix (Ruthenian) comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in Arizona, under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 20 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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