Diocese Of Phoenix Priest Directory, The diocese has seen a recent surge in vocations. Download Prayer Resources. j. Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Past and Present Ordinaries Edward Anthony McCarthy † (25 Aug 1969 Appointed - 5 Jul 1976 Appointed, Coadjutor Archbishop of Miami, Florida) James Steven Rausch † (17 Jan 1977 Appointed - 18 May 1981 Died) Thomas Joseph O’Brien † (9 Nov 1981 Appointed - 18 Jun 2003 Resigned) Thomas James Olmsted (25 Nov 2003 Appointed - 10 Jun 2022 Retired) John Patrick Peter and Paul; On Duty Outside the Diocese; (MIL)[A] St. Amadi, Christopher C. Diodoro Mendoza Administrator St. Fr. Grow in Faith. Follow Jesus. Walk in Love. t0r, 1gikcxj, ih, mauell, gv2ic, iu8, wdbx, ye9nj, h0f, iqpt,