The Most Rev. Daniel J. Gercke, Bishop of Tucson, established Ss. Simon & Jude parish in 1953. The founding pastor was Fr. Paul Smith, a native of Ireland. With Fr. Smith arrived the Loreto Sisters (Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary), who would staff the parish school.

New Lay Apostolate of men and women who love our priests through the Immaculate Heart of Our Blessed Mother. We stand with Our Lady beneath the Cross of Jesus in prayer, sacrifice, and reparation for our priests.

Xavier College Prep Doors will open at 6PM, tip-off at 7PM! This year hotdogs will not be served before the game, but we will serve ice cream after the game! Tickets are on sale July 1st for $5 each or $20 for a family. Tickets are limited and will be sold online only. Fan t-shirts are on sale July 1st for $15 each. They must be pre-ordered online by July 9th. Tickets and t-shirts must be purchased in advance and will not be available for purchase on game day! (Please bring your confirmation checkout for admittance to the game and to claim your t-shirts!)

New Lay Apostolate of men and women who love our priests through the Immaculate Heart of Our Blessed Mother. We stand with Our Lady beneath the Cross of Jesus in prayer, sacrifice, and reparation for our priests.