About Saint Maria Goretti · Scottsdale, Arizona
Saint Maria Goretti is a Roman Catholic parish in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving the Diocese of Phoenix. The parish describes itself as a Christ-centered family whose mission is to learn the faith in order to pray better, love the faith in order to serve better, and live the faith in order to give better. The Eucharist is central to parish life, and the community welcomes visitors to worship and grow in faith together. Located on Granite Reef Road, SMG has been a visible Catholic presence in the Scottsdale area for decades.
- Patron
- Saint Maria Goretti
- Diocese
- Diocese of Phoenix
Why belong here
Join Saint Maria Goretti to experience a welcoming, Christ-centered community that emphasizes learning, loving, and living the Catholic faith through prayer, service, and generous outreach.
Mission and Identity
Saint Maria Goretti Parish is a Christ-centered community whose mission is to learn the faith to pray better, love the faith to serve better, and live the faith to give better. The parish places the Eucharist at the center of its life and invites all to worship and belong.
Community Highlights
Over the years, SMG has served as a host parish for several Diocese of Phoenix events and has produced notable parishioners and clergy.
- Hosts the annual Veterans Day Red, White and Blue Mass
- Hosted the annual Diocese of Phoenix Chinese Mass
- Fr. Doug Lorig, the diocese's first Pastoral Provision priest, served as pastor until 2019
- Young parishioner Peter Troiano published a rosary meditation book for altar servers
Location
The church is located at 6261 North Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85250, within the Diocese of Phoenix.