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Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude (Phoenix, Arizona)

Coordinates: 33°31′47″N 112°06′58″W / 33.5298°N 112.1162°W / 33.5298; -112.1162
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Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral
Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude (Phoenix, Arizona) is located in Arizona
Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude (Phoenix, Arizona)
Location in Arizona
Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude (Phoenix, Arizona) is located in the United States
Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude (Phoenix, Arizona)
Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude (Phoenix, Arizona) (the United States)
33°31′47″N 112°06′58″W / 33.5298°N 112.1162°W / 33.5298; -112.1162
Location6351 North 27th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85017
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
Websitewww.simonjude.org
History
FoundedMay 15, 1953
Dedication
DedicatedDecember 11, 1966
Architecture
StyleModern
Completed1966
Specifications
Number of spiresOne
MaterialsBrick
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Phoenix
Clergy
Bishop(s)Most Rev. John P. Dolan
RectorVery Rev. Matthew Henry

The Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona, in the United States. As of 2025, the rector of the cathedral is Monsignor Matthew Henry.

History

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On May 15, 1953, Bishop Daniel Gercke erected Saints Simon and Jude parish. At that time, the Phoenix area was still under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Tucson.[1] Smith celebrated masses in the Maryland School, a primary school in Phoenix, while building a temporary church. That structure was dedicated on October 17, 1954.

Saints Simon and Jude Church was dedicated on December 11, 1966. In 1969, Pope Paul VI erected the Diocese of Phoenix and elevated Saints Simon and Jude Church to Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral.[1]

Pope John Paul II celebrated a mass at the cathedral on September 14, 1987, during his papal visit to the United States. In 1989, Mother Teresa spoke at Saints Simon and Jude on the occasion of establishing a branch of the Missionaries of Charity in Phoenix.[1]

The rector is the Monsignor Matthew Henry and the cathedral is overseen by the bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, Bishop John P. Dolan. The Auxiliary Bishop is Bishop Eduardo Alanis Nevares (ordained July 19, 2010).

In 2016, the parish installed a new 51-rank pipe organ built by the Peragallo Pipe Organ Company of Paterson, New Jersey. It is the first pipe organ in the cathedral.[2] The cathedral reopened in October 2021 after a period of renovations.[3]

Campus

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The Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral School is located adjacent to the cathedral, along with the Mary Ward House.

Standing in front of the cathedral is a large cross over a dome-like structure that stood over the temporary altar where Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass in 1987.

Rectors

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  • Reverend Paul P. Smith, 1953 – unknown
  • Reverend Michael McGovern, unknown – 1987
  • Monsignor Richard Moyer, 1987 – 1990
  • Monsignor Michael O'Grady, 1990 – 2005
  • Reverend Robert Clements, 2005 – 2010
  • Reverend John Lankeit, 2010 – 2021
  • Monsignor Fernando Camou 2021 – 2024[4]
  • Monsignor Matthew Henry 2024 –[5]

Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral School

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Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral School is located on the cathedral property in Phoenix. It teaches pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and is staffed by the Sisters of Loreto.[6]

The school was founded in 1954 by Bishop Gerke and Reverend Smith. On August 20, 1954, four Sisters of Loreto from the Sisters of Loretto arrived from Navan, Ireland to staff the new school.[1]

Images

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  • Chancel from the nave
    Chancel from the nave
  • Nave and rear gallery
    Nave and rear gallery
  • Chancel
    Chancel
  • Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe
    Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Cathedral History". SS. Simon and Jude Cathedral Parish & School. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  2. ^ Husey, Mark (July 3, 2017). "Cover Feature". The Diapason. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  3. ^ "Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral Grand Re-opening and Fall Festival". The Catholic Sun. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  4. ^ Gutiérrez, Tony (20 April 2021). "Fr. Camou installed as rector of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral". The Catholic Sun.
  5. ^ Grant, Jeff (11 December 2023). "Cathedral rector leaving to be part of historic seminary; Bishop names replacement". The Catholic Sun.
  6. ^ "SS. Simon & Jude Cathedral School". www.simonjudeschool.org. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
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