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.

Our Adoration Team is working hard to bring back Perpetual Adoration to the Cathedral! The goal is to have enough people signed up for Perpetual Adoration by Ash Wednesday, February 22nd. The Adoration Chapel is currently open during the hours listed above BUT you must have the code to enter. Please sign up for an hour to adore and receive a code. Here is how you can sign up: simonjude.weadorehim.com Call or text 623-292-5988 Email adoration@simonjude.org Any questions, contact our adoration coordinator, Toni Downey at adoration@simonjude.org or call 623-292-5988 and press 0.

Do you have the gift of HOSPITALITY?   The gift of HOSPITALITY empowers a Christian to be a generous channel of God’s love by warmly welcoming and caring for others.