The Most Rev. Daniel J. Gercke, Bishop of Tucson, established Ss. Simon & Jude parish in 1953. The founding pastor was Fr. Paul Smith, a native of Ireland. With Fr. Smith arrived the Loreto Sisters (Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary), who would staff the parish school.

Healing Prayer one Saturday morning a month from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the Church (while Confessions are taking place.)   One person at a time will pray with a two-person Prayer Team.   Watch the bulletin for each month’s date.  All are welcome. “Each one of us can experience wounds, failure, suffering, selfishness that make us close ourselves off from God and others…but God wants to open our heart.”  Pope Francis at the Angelus, 2/15/21 “Healing is an essential dimension of the apostolic mission and of Christianity.”  Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in Jesus of Nazareth

Intercessory Prayer Gathering - every Monday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the St. Bridget Room. Scripture Reading and Reflection, Individual prayer intentions voiced and prayed for as a group. Everyone is welcome.

The Knights of Columbus will be hosting "Presence" from FORMED in the School Library the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month beginning April 26th through June 28th at 7:30pm.  They will be referencing the Bishop's exhortation during the study.  Come to learn more about the Mystery of the Eucharist. April 25th May 10th and 24th  June 14th and 28th 

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares are pleased to announce the ordination of Gabriel Sabado and Miguel Solis to the transitional diaconate on May 29, 2022. All are invited to attend or watch the broadcast live on AZTV Channel 7, Facebook, or YouTube, and please pray for vocations!

Intercessory Prayer Gathering - every Monday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the St. Bridget Room. Scripture Reading and Reflection, Individual prayer intentions voiced and prayed for as a group. Everyone is welcome.

Bishop Olmsted and Bishop Nevares are pleased to announce that ordination to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood will take place on Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m. at Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral. Celebrate with us, and please pray for vocations! The men being ordained are Deacon Anthony Dang, Deacon Harold Escarcega, Deacon Marvin Soto and Brother John of the Cross Costantino, F.H.S. After ordination, there will be a reception in Smith Hall where the newly ordained will offer first blessings. Get more info at dphx.org/ordination Watch the Mass of Ordination online on Facebook or YouTube live from Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral on Saturday, June 4, at 10 a.m.