Tucson Area
The Diocese of Tucson is the fifth largest diocese in the continental United States comprising of Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Pinal, Cochise, Santa Cruz, Pima, Yuma, and La Paz counties. It is a mission diocese covering 42,707 square miles with a population of 1.7 million of which 22% are Catholic. Having 78 parishes and numerous missions ranging from Yuma in the west, Nogales in the south, Sierra Vista in the southeast, Apache Junction in the north and Tucson in the center, our members are dispersed throughout the geographic boundaries of the diocese. The Diocese of Tucson is a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe with the mother church for the diocese being St. Augustine Cathedral. Tucson is also home to Mission San Xavier del Bac which was founded in 1692 by Padre Eusebio Kino.
Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger was installed on 29 November 2017 replacing Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas who still resides in Tucson. We are blessed to have two bishops and multiple clergy who actively participate and support our Order.
The newly constructed Bishop Kicanas Pastoral Center, located next to St. Augustine Cathedral, is the new home for our Mid-Year meetings.
There are over 100 members of the EOHSJ in the Diocese of Tucson and our prime goal is enhanced member sanctification while providing the utmost support for the Holy Land, our diocese, and our parishes.
Tucson Area News
Find out what is happening in the Tucson Area of the Western USA Lieutenancy.
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Mass of Ordination to the Order of Deacon
— Area News Mass of Ordination to the Order of Deacon June 24, 2026 Tucson The Diocese of Tucson EOHSJ took part in the Ordination of five Deacons at Saint John Neumann Roman Catholic Church in Yuma, Arizona on 14 June 2026. Most Reverend James A. Misko, Bishop of Tucson was the Celebrant. A deacon…
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Mass of Ordination to the Order of Priest
— Area News Mass of Ordination to the Order of Priest June 17, 2026 Tucson The EOHSJ Knights and Dames of the Diocese of Tucson had the honor of taking part in the Priestly Ordination of Deacon Charles Patrick Nagore. The Mass was celebrated at Saint Augustine Cathedral on 6 June 2026. The Most Reverend…
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Diocese of Tucson Chrism Mass 2026
— Area News Diocese of Tucson Chrism Mass 2026 April 14, 2026 Tucson The Diocese of Tucson EOHSJ Knights and Dames were part of the entrance procession for the Holy Week Chrism Mass at Saint Augustine Cathedral on 30 March 2026. Participation in special Mass’s by the Order is an outward sign of our support…
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Tucson – 2026 Lenten Retreat
— Area News Tucson – 2026 Lenten Retreat April 7, 2026 Tucson The Knights and Dames of the Diocese of Tucson gathered at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church for a 2026 Lenten Retreat on 28 March 2026. Reverend Samuel Jandeh served as Retreat Director. His theme was titled “Perseverance in Faith”. He reminded us that…
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Tucson – Our Lady Queen of Palestine EOHSJ Feast Day
The Dames and Knights of the Equestrian Order gathered to celebrate Our Lady Queen of Palestine Feast Day at Saint Agustine Cathedral on 26 October 2025. The Most Reverend Gerald Kicanas, Apostolic Administrator Diocese of Tucson was the celebrant. Our Lady Queen of Palestine Feast Day is one of four Feast Days that is celebrated…
Bishop James A. Misko
Bishop of Tucson
Most Reverend Gerald F. Kicanas, KC*HS
Bishop Emeritus of Tucson
