Bishop John Dolan to Celebrate Jesuit Presence in Phoenix
On Sunday, Sept. 17, Bishop John Dolan of the Diocese of Phoenix is inviting Catholics in the Phoenix area to celebrate the Jesuit presence in the community at 9 a.m. Mass at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral. Bishop Dolan will preside at the liturgy, which will also be concelebrated by a number of Jesuits, including Fr. Simon Zachary, S.J., Fr. Dan Nevares, S.J., Fr. Andrew Laguna, S.J., Fr. Eddie Ngô, S.J., Fr. Bob Fambrini, S.J., and others.
After Mass, there will be a light breakfast reception in Smith Hall where several speakers will share thoughts about how the Jesuits and their unique spirituality have influenced their lives.
To RSVP for the reception, click here. If you are not able to join us in person, you will be able to watch a livestream of the Mass at this link.
A Message from Bishop John Dolan...
Although Jesuits first arrived in Southern Arizona in the 1600s, they were expelled by Carlos III of Spain in the 1700s and did not return in permanence until the founding of Brophy in 1928. In 1959, St. Francis Xavier Parish became the only Jesuit parish in the Diocese of Phoenix.
For more information on Brophy's history, visit the website.
Brophy College Preparatory celebrated its 76th commencement on Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. in Robson Gymnasium. This graduation was significant for the Class of 2024, who began their high school journey remotely due to the pandemic.
The Class of 2024 demonstrated resilience and connection despite the challenges of starting their education online. Their unity and adaptability were evident throughout their time at Brophy, embodying their class theme: “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Valedictorian Doer Leo He delivered a memorable speech, drawing parallels to the movie "Finding Nemo" and encouraging his classmates to persevere with the phrase, "Just keep swimming." President Bob Ryan and Principal Jim Bopp also spoke, highlighting the graduates' resilience and urging them to be agents of positive change.
The ceremony concluded with a strong sense of pride and accomplishment, celebrating the Class of 2024's journey from remote learning to a united and triumphant graduation.