About St. Margaret · Tempe, Arizona
St. Margaret Roman Catholic Parish is a bilingual Catholic community located at 2435 E McArthur Dr in Tempe, Arizona, within the Diocese of Phoenix. All weekend and Sunday Masses are celebrated in Spanish, making it a Hispanic-Catholic hub for the East Valley, while daily Mass is offered in English and confession is heard in both languages. The parish was founded under Bishop Edward McCarthy as one of the 19 parishes established during the early growth years of the Diocese of Phoenix (created in 1969). Today the community is served by Father Matthew Krempel and continues its mission of evangelization through Mass, the sacraments, religious education, and the annual parish Fiesta.
- Established
- 1970s
- Patron
- St. Margaret (of the parish name); the website's reflections also highlight St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
- Rector
- Father Matthew Krempel
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
Why belong here
St. Margaret offers a warm, bilingual Catholic home in Tempe where Spanish-speaking families can worship together at three weekend Masses while English-speaking parishioners join the daily Mass schedule and Confession in either language. The parish supports the full sacramental life — Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders discernment — alongside a Religious Education program for children and a parish Fiesta that brings the whole community together each year. A weekly Spanish Holy Hour on Thursdays, plus accessible confession times after weekday Mass and before Saturday Vigil, make ongoing spiritual growth a real part of parish life.
Mass times at St. Margaret
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday & Wednesday: After 8:30 a.m. Mass
- Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.
- Saturday: 5:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.
- English & Spanish
Adoration times
- Thursday: 5:00 p.m. (Spanish Holy Hour)
About St. Margaret Parish
St. Margaret Roman Catholic Parish is a bilingual Catholic community serving Tempe, Arizona from its location at 2435 E McArthur Dr. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix and is led today by Father Matthew Krempel. The parish's worship life centers on Spanish-language weekend Masses alongside English-language weekday Masses, with the Sacrament of Reconciliation offered in both languages.
Parish History
St. Margaret was founded in the 1970s under Bishop Edward A. McCarthy, one of nineteen new parishes he established as the newly created Diocese of Phoenix (est. December 2, 1969) experienced rapid growth. The parish's own website reflects on this heritage, inviting parishioners to learn about their 'spiritual forefathers' through archived photos and parish-life stories.
- Part of the founding growth of the Diocese of Phoenix under Bishop McCarthy
- Recognized alongside Our Lady of Joy (Carefree), St. Thomas Aquinas (Avondale), and St. Augustine (Phoenix) as parishes founded during this era
Religious Education
The parish runs a Religious Education program with classes to help children and families grow in the Catholic faith and prepare to receive the sacraments. The parish website links directly to the Religious Education schedule and registration.
Sacraments
St. Margaret celebrates the full range of Catholic sacraments. Father Matthew Krempel is the contact for Holy Orders discernment (480-967-0379 x 204), and the Parish Office handles Baptism, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick.
- Baptism
- Confirmation and First Communion (via Religious Education)
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
- Holy Orders discernment
- Reconciliation
Parish Life and Fiesta
Beyond Mass and sacraments, the parish publishes a weekly bulletin, maintains an events calendar, and hosts an annual St. Margaret Fiesta — the 2026 edition is featured on the website. The 'Parish Life' page invites visitors to explore photos, programs, and community events from across the parish's history.
- Weekly parish bulletin
- Parish calendar of events
- Annual St. Margaret Fiesta
Contact and Location
The parish office is open at 2435 E McArthur Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281. General inquiries go to [email protected] or (480) 967-0379 (fax 480-966-1289).
- Address: 2435 E McArthur Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
- Phone: (480) 967-0379
- Email: [email protected]