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Please note: The Diocese of Tucson offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day.   As with many communities, Tucson has its “on” and “off” seasons.  Now that schools and colleges  have  begun again, we soon will see the return of our winter visitors and along with their return, we begin to plan for many annual events in our diocese. This also is the time to begin new programs.  Here is a short list of upcoming events or programs; I will periodically try to highlight this information.  The items below, along with others,  also can be found in the September edition of the Catholic Outlook

The 1919 "Bishops' Program for Social Reconstruction" was showcased in this year's Labor Day statement to demonstrate how so many of the issues the bishops touched upon a century ago in the wake of World War I's end still resonate in improving the conditions of workers today.

The Wednesday Update took a short break. It will return Aug. 21. Please note that the Diocese of Tucson offices will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 15 in observance of the Feast Day of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation.

Church is a mother to all, remains close to those who suffer, pope says