About Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Parish · Scottsdale, Arizona
Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Parish is a vibrant Catholic community in north Scottsdale, Arizona, established in 1974 by Bishop Edward McCarthy of the Diocese of Phoenix and currently led by Father Kilian McCaffrey as pastor. The parish celebrates a full schedule of daily and Sunday Masses, hosts the local Croatian Catholic Community on the first two Sundays of each month, runs an elementary Catholic school, and offers perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in its Corpus Christi Adoration Chapel. Following its 2024 Golden Jubilee, it remains a welcoming, multigenerational parish committed to faith formation, outreach, and sharing Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist.
- Established
- 1974
- Patron
- The Blessed Sacrament
- Rector
- Fr. Kilian McCaffrey
- Diocese
- Diocese of Phoenix
Why belong here
Blessed Sacrament is a faith-filled, multigenerational community in the heart of north Scottsdale where parishioners can encounter the Real Presence of Christ through daily Mass, perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in the Corpus Christi Chapel, and a rich sacramental life. Members grow in faith through religious education for children, the Life Teen youth ministry, OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults), and a Catholic elementary school that opens its doors from preschool through grade 8. The parish welcomes all and extends particular hospitality to the Croatian Catholic Community that gathers here on the first and second Sundays of each month.
Mass times at Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Parish
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday 5:00–5:45pm
- Saturday 9:00–10:00am
- Other times by appointment
Adoration times
- Corpus Christi Adoration Chapel open to the public Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm
- Perpetual Adoration 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for registered Adorers (electronic fob access required)
Parish History
Blessed Sacrament was established by Bishop Edward McCarthy on July 30, 1974, with Father Emmett J. FitzPatrick as founding pastor on a 10-acre site on 64th Street. After celebrating Masses at Chaparral High School for three years, the community built a Spanish colonial-style church that was completed and dedicated by Bishop James S. Rausch in October 1977. The parish grew steadily, adding the FitzPatrick Center in 1987, more classrooms including a preschool in 1994, and the chapel and Parish Life Center in 1998.
- Founded July 30, 1974 by Bishop Edward McCarthy, Diocese of Phoenix
- Father Emmett J. FitzPatrick named first pastor
- First Masses held at Chaparral High School (1974) before the church was built
- Church dedicated October 30, 1977 by Bishop James S. Rausch — 750 seats
- FitzPatrick Center dedicated December 1987
- Additional classrooms (with preschool) added 1994
- Chapel and Parish Life Center completed 1998
- Marked 50th Golden Jubilee with Jubilee Mass & Gala on October 19, 2024
50th Jubilee Celebration
The 2024–2025 Jubilee Year marked 50 years since the parish's founding in July 1974. Bishop John Dolan presided at the Pastor Installation Mass for Father Kilian McCaffrey on Saturday, September 14, 2024, followed by a 50th Jubilee Family Reception in the Social Hall. A Jubilee Gala with Melissa Kapanicas as Volunteer Lead followed on October 19, 2024, including a courtyard social, silent and live auctions, and a Vigil Mass.
- Pastor Installation Mass by Bishop John Dolan — September 14, 2024
- 50th Jubilee Mass & Gala — October 19, 2024
- Jubilee video showcasing parish history within Scottsdale and the Diocese of Phoenix
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Blessed Sacrament offers religious education for children not attending Catholic grade school, sacramental preparation for First Communion and Confirmation, and the OCIA process for adults seeking to enter or complete their initiation into the Catholic Church.
- Elementary RE (Grades 1–5): Mon & Tue 4:30–6:00pm
- Classes run late September through end of April
- First Communion / Confirmation Sacramental Prep
- OCIA — Order of Christian Initiation for Adults: Wed 7:00–8:30pm, Parish Life Center Rooms 7-8
- Contact: Larry Fraher ([email protected], 480-508-5586)
- Coordinator of Elementary RE: Dr. Isabella Rice
Youth Ministry (Life Teen)
Life Teen is the parish's ministry for high school students in grades 9–12, offering community, faith formation, and prayer in a safe and fun environment. Parents and parishioners can support the ministry by cooking or catering meals for teens.
- Open to all 9th–12th graders
- Coordinator: Stephen Mikitish ([email protected])
- Middle School Service Learning Week included in youth programming
- Volunteer opportunities for adults to support teen meals
Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School is a parish Catholic school serving Preschool through Grade 5 on the main campus, with middle-school grades offered as well. Heather Fraher serves as School Director.
- Preschool through 5th Grade (ages 3–10)
- Middle School grades available
- School Director: Heather Fraher (480-998-9466 x228)
- Summer Camp 2026 for Preschool through 5th Grade, Mon–Fri 9:00am–2:00pm
Croatian Catholic Community
Since October 2022, Blessed Sacrament has hosted the Croatian Catholic Community of the Valley for Mass in Croatian on the 1st and 2nd Sundays of each month at 11:30am. The invitation came from Bishop Nevares after the Croatian community lost their previous worship location. Croatian clergy fly in from California or Chicago for each liturgy since the Valley has no Croatian priest, and the community gathers in the Social Hall after Mass when requested.
- Croatian Mass at 11:30am on 1st and 2nd Sundays
- Liturgy in native Croatian language
- Clergy travel from California or Chicago for each celebration
- Community size approximately 200–400 people
- Started October 2, 2022 at Bishop Nevares's invitation
Liturgical Music & Devotions
The parish maintains a liturgical music ministry coordinated by Julie Carrick and offers traditional Catholic devotions throughout the week alongside daily Mass.
- Liturgical Music: Julie Carrick, Coordinator
- Miraculous Medal Novena: Tuesday evenings at 6:45pm
- Rosary & Chaplet of the Divine Mercy: Monday–Saturday after the morning Mass
Clergy, Staff & Gift Shop
The parish is served by three priests, three deacons, and a comprehensive parish staff organized into Administration, Faith Formation, Parish Ministries, the Gift Shop, Facilities, and the School. The parish gift shop on campus is open six days a week.
- Pastor Fr. Kilian McCaffrey · Parochial Vicar Fr. Samuel Aliba · Retired Assistant Fr. Doug Spina
- Deacons: Dcn. Jeff Strom, Dcn. Bill Schneider, Dcn. Bob Evans
- Parish Manager: Kurt Carrick · Office Manager: Kelly Rafko
- Director of Faith Formation: Dr. Larry Fraher
- Director of Engagement & Parish Life: Mary Ellen Brown
- Director of Parish Ministries: Shelley Stewart · Coordinator of Liturgical Music: Julie Carrick
- Gift Shop Manager: Karin Haddon · Phone (480) 948-1160 x201
- Facilities Manager: John Escajeda
- Gift Shop hours: Sun 7:30–11:00am & 5:30–6:30pm; Mon–Wed 9:00am–3:00pm; Sat 3:30–5:30pm
Visit, Contact & Office Hours
The parish campus is centered at 11300 N 64th Street in Scottsdale and operates a Parish Office staffed Monday through Thursday and half-day Friday. Visitors and registered Adorers may access the Adoration Chapel during weekday business hours.
- Address: 11300 N 64th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
- Main Phone: (480) 948-8370
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Mon–Thu 8:30am–4:30pm; Fri 8:30am–12:00pm; Sat–Sun Closed
- Website: https://bscaz.org/
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Emmett J. FitzPatrick1974–
Founding pastor; appointed by Bishop Edward McCarthy; the FitzPatrick Center was named for him.
- Fr. Kilian McCaffrey2024–present
Installed as pastor by Bishop John Dolan on September 14, 2024 as part of the parish's 50th Jubilee celebrations.