"Why Should I Help?"
Artist's rendition of new Church building
Parishes Helping Each Other

The number of Society faithful is significant. In fact, if everyone would donate a little each time a new church was constructed, together we could accomplish a lot. The parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows raised more than $3.1million toward this $4 million project. As with all the missions and parishes within the United States, it is very difficult to raise 100 percent of the funds without an appeal to other parishes. We need your help.

Artist's rendition of new Church building
The Society Supports This Project

To prevent over-solicitation, the Society is managing construction appeals. The Society authorized and supports the construction of this church. The Society also strongly supports and appreciates your consideration to donate to its construction.

Artist's rendition of new Church building
The Only SSPX Church Newly Under Construction

In the United States, this is one of the few current projects of this size. Ground was broken and construction is underway.

Artist's rendition of new Church sancuary
A Church to Benefit All

Whether you live in Phoenix or may someday visit, there will be a proper and beautiful traditional Catholic church for the benefit of your soul—and everyone else's.

Artist's rendition of new Church sancuary
Red Hot Thermometer

The Parish has diligently raised almost all the needed funds. With your help, fundraising will soon be finished!

Your donation brings you benefits and gifts

* Retreats provided by Our Lady of Sorrows in Phoenix, AZ

Silver Level

Donations of $50 - $299

  • Reminder invitation to the opening blessing
  • Invitation to the blessing reception
  • Remembered at monthly Mass
  • A tax-deduction donation
Gold Level

Donations of $300 - $1,199

  • All the benefits of the Silver level PLUS...
  • VIP Invitation to the blessing reception
  • Name stamped on the donors' walkway (medium)
  • A novena of nine (9) Masses for your intentions
  • One (1) free retreat of your choice ($250 value)*
Platinum Level

Donations of $1,200 and greater

  • All the benefits of the Silver and Gold levels PLUS...
  • VIP seating at the opening blessing
  • Name stamped on the donors' walkway (large)
  • A novena of thirty (30) Masses for your intentions
  • Two (2) free retreats of your choice ($500 value)*

Be a part of this historic event! Please help the Society grow to reach more souls!

Click here to make a donation now!

Our Lady of Sorrows Today

Church building square footage:
20,467
Seating for faithful:
772
Number of altars:
13
Proximity to downtown Phoenix:
10 min
 
 

The Property

Our Lady of Sorrows was established in 1980 when a small group of traditionalists purchased the current church site from a Protestant denomination. Over the years, Sunday attendance has steadily grown to an average of 550 faithful.

The property is 10.8 acres. It is primarily comprised of the current Protestant-designed church, a growing K-12 Catholic school for 75 students, and a 34-room retreat house.

Retreatants come from across North America to attend one or more of fourteen retreats each year. Phoenix also annually hosts one of the two priests' retreats. More than 35 priests and usually a bishop are in attendance.

The site also has a priory, other living quarters, a large athletic field, and an orange grove.

Four priests reside at Our Lady of Sorrows. They serve the parish as well as nearby missions.

 

 

Financially Sound

Weekly parish collections are consistent and there is no current debt. Accounting standards are adhered to within the parish, school, retreat house, and new church project.

Your Help

More than 90 percent of the parishioners at Our Lady of Sorrows pledged financial support to build the new church. They are currently making monthly contributions to meet their individual pledges.

The amount raised was outstanding and puts the parish close to the total needed to finish building. Even so, we need a little help from each and every faithful traditional Catholic.

If each traditional Catholic would donate just a modest amount to help us, the final gap would surely be addressed. Please help by making a donation today!

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