Juridic Status

The City of the Lord was officially established as a Private Association of the Christian Faithful and Private Juridic Person of Diocesan Right by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted on May 8th, 2012.

City of the Lord has made a real contribution to the mission of the Church throughout its history and I am grateful for your presence and activities here in the Diocese of Phoenix...Thank you for your public witness to the Catholic Faith in our community and beyond, and for your prayerful support of the mission of the Diocese of Phoenix. May God continue to bless you with His peace and may the Holy Spirit inspire your efforts and worship.

Sincerely yours in Christ,
+Thomas J. Olmsted
Bishop of Phoenix