Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Tempe, AZ Blog - Updates from the Pastor

Welcome, Fr. John Toan Vu, SVD

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0700

With great joy and gratitude, I would like to welcome Fr. John Toan Vu, SVD, who joins our parish community as our new Parochial Vicar.

Fr. Toan comes to us as a member of the congregation of the Society of the Divine Word, bringing with him a missionary heart, a spirit of service, and a desire to walk with God’s people in faith and love. We are grateful to God for sending him to Holy Spirit Parish to share in our parish life, our ministries, and our mission.

Happy Fourth of July: Remembering God’s Goodness with Gratitude Inspired by Psalm 106

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0700

As we celebrate the Fourth of July and mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we do so with hearts filled with gratitude to God. This important milestone invites us not only to celebrate our nation’s history, but also to remember the blessings, sacrifices, responsibilities, and hopes that have shaped our country.