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Upcoming Events

Fall Kick-Off Event
Join us at our FREE Taco Kick-Off Event for the Fall. Reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and explore ways in which we can support each other on our journey of faith. Let’s kick off the year with delicious street tacos, fun trivia games, and exciting prizes such as a Bose Soundlink Micro Speaker and AMC Movie Gift Cards. The evening will commence with Evening Prayer. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have fun and connect with your peers. See you there! Bring a friend.

Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: St. Mary’s Basilica – Social Hall
Sign-Up Required: Fall Kick-Off Event Registration

André House Service Project
We will be preparing and serving food for women, men and families experiencing homelessness at André House. André House is dedicated to serving Jesus through others, as challenged in the Gospel, “… I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.  I was naked, and you gave me clothing.  I was sick, and you took care of me.  I was in prison, and you visited me.” (Matthew 25: 35-36). Volunteer and live the gospel.  

Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: André House – 213 S 11th Ave / Phoenix, AZ
Sign-Up Required: André House Service Project

Guided Scriptural Mediation: Discovered Blessings
This enlightening prayer experience, “Discovered Blessings,” is based on the parable of the lost coin (Luke 15:8-10).  It reminds us that we must open ourselves to an awareness of God’s constant benevolence and that we must fully express our gratitude to this gracious God of ours in the same manner that the woman in Jesus’ story expressed her gratefulness when she recovered her lost treasure. Together we will discover that gratitude is the first step to a spirit-filled life of joy. Bring a friend to this powerful prayer experience.

Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Room 157 – Diocesan Pastoral Center – 400 N 3rd Street / Phoenix, AZ
Sign-Up Required: Guided Scriptural Meditation

Catholic Night at Chase Field
Join the D-backs and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix for the first ever Catholic Night at Chase Field. On this special night, the Arizona Diamondbacks will take on the Houston Astros. Tickets are discounted and $5.00 from every ticket sold will go to Catholic School Support 365. Each participant will receive a co-branded D-backs and Diocese of Phoenix cap.

Date: Friday, September 29, 2023
Time: 6:40 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Chase Field
Purchase Tickets: Catholic Night at Chase Field

D-Back Tailgate Party
Attend the tailgate party hosted by Franciscan Young Adults (YouFra) on the Outdoor Plaza adjacent to St. Mary’s Basilica. This party is exclusively for college students and young adults in their 20’s and 30’s. Take advantage of our free underground parking garage and enjoy a complimentary BBQ with drinks. Afterwards, take the short walk to Chase Field. Sign-up required for the free parking pass and BBQ.

Date: Friday, September 29, 2023
Time: 4:30 to 6:00 PM
Location: St. Mary’s Basilica – Outdoor Plaza
Sign-Up Required: D-Back Tailgate Party

Parent Chat: Building Blocks of Self-Esteem (Part 1)
Guiding the lifelong process of soul formation is the primary responsibility of parents. Parents contribute vitally to the soul formation of a child when they communicate genuine affection and foster lifelong development of security, autonomy, initiative and industry. This session focuses on the elements of security and autonomy. This workshop is for young adult parents with children.

Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023
Time: 10:30 to 12:00 PM
Location: Diocesan Pastoral Center – 400 N 3rd Street / Phoenix, AZ

André House Service Project
We will be preparing and serving food for women, men and families experiencing homelessness at André House. André House is dedicated to serving Jesus through others, as challenged in the Gospel, “… I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.  I was naked, and you gave me clothing.  I was sick, and you took care of me.  I was in prison, and you visited me.” (Matthew 25: 35-36). Volunteer and live the gospel.  

Date: Sunday, October 15, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: André House – 213 S 11th Ave / Phoenix, AZ
Sign-Up Required: André House Service Project

Dia de los Muertos Festival
The tenth annual Dia de los Muertos Festival, celebrating the art of life, faith, and remembrance, will be held at St. Mary’s Basilica in Downtown Phoenix. This family-friendly event is open to the public and free of charge, with a suggested donation of non-perishable food to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank. Attendees can enjoy a variety of activities, including catrinas, mariachi, ballet folklorico, a local artisan market, free kids’ activities, a car show, food trucks, and live entertainment. Ofrendas (altars) will also be on display to honor and remember our loved ones.

Date: Sunday, November 5, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: St. Mary’s Basilica – Outdoor Plaza
For More Information: Dia de los Muertos Festival
To Volunteer: Volunteer Sign-Up

Parent Chat: Building Blocks of Self-Esteem (Part 2)
Jesus said that he came to bring life to the full! “Fullness” includes positive self-esteem. It evolves from a home culture based on steady practices of security, autonomy, initiative, and industry. Positive identity leads to self-control, character, and satisfying resolutions of life issues. This session features the elements of initiative and industry. This workshop is for young adult parents with children.

Date: Sunday, November 5, 2023
Time: 10:30 to 12:00 PM
Location: Diocesan Pastoral Center – 400 N 3rd Street / Phoenix, AZ

Guided Scriptural Mediation: Water for the Thirsty
This enriching prayer experience, “Water for the Thirsty,” is based on the Scripture passage in which Jesus meets the woman at the well (John 4:4-26).  It reminds us that our needs are known, recognized, and met by Jesus, and that Jesus sees past the clutter of our life into our heart and soul.  He holds out to us the same life-giving water, which is ours for the taking if we are honest about who we are and
what we need.

Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Diocesan Pastoral Center – 400 N 3rd Street / Phoenix, AZ
Sign-Up Required: Guided Scriptural Mediation

André House Service Project
We will be preparing and serving food for women, men and families experiencing homelessness at André House. André House is dedicated to serving Jesus through others, as challenged in the Gospel, “… I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.  I was naked, and you gave me clothing.  I was sick, and you took care of me.  I was in prison, and you visited me.” (Matthew 25: 35-36). Volunteer and live the gospel.  

Date: Sunday, November 19, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: André House – 213 S 11th Ave / Phoenix, AZ
Sign-Up Required: André House Service Project

Need more information?

YouFra Leadership
Email:  [email protected]

YouFra Spiritual Assistant
Br. Scott Slattum, OFM
Phone:  602-354-2082
Email:  [email protected]

What is YouFra?
Young Franciscans (YouFra) is a fellowship of young adults in the United States who feel called by the Holy Spirit to make, in community, an experience of Christian life, in light of the message of St. Francis of Assisi, and to deepen their understanding of their personal vocation.