Brophy to Host MLK Diocesan Mass with Bishop John Dolan
On Saturday, Jan. 13, the Diocese of Phoenix and the Phoenix Catholic community will celebrate its annual MLK Mass at Brophy with Bishop John Dolan presiding. The morning will include student awards for racial reconciliation projects.
Previously organized by the Diocese of Phoenix Black Catholic Ministry Office, this year, the newly established parish (2022) of St. Josephine Bakhita will take over the facilitator role.
From Fr. Andrew McNair, the pastor of St. Josephine Bakhita and the director of the Diocese's Black Campus Ministry (via the Catholic Sun), “It’s not just a Black celebration or for Black people, it’s a celebration of the human person and his or her innate rights that come from God. When we don’t recognize the dignity of the human person in all its stages, then we’re infringing on the fundamental rights of the human person. If we can learn to acknowledge our humanity and celebrate our humanity — that we are created in the likeness and image of God — it will create a whole different dynamic in human relationships entirely.”
The Martin Luther King Jr. official holiday is Monday, Jan. 15. For more information read the article from the Catholic Sun.
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.