One of the many things that makes the Diocese of Tucson unique is its relationship with the Vatican Observatory, also known as the VATT or Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope. Nestled at the top of Mount Graham in southeastern Arizona near Safford sits the famous telescope and its talented team of astronomers. Many of the staff belong to the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of priests commonly known as the Jesuits. This week, one will end his tenure in Tucson because he’s been reassigned to Rome…
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