From Catholic schools and family ministries to outreach for those in need, the 2026 Impact Report shows how gifts to the Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal are helping people encounter Christ and strengthening the Church across Northern Colorado. Denver Archbishop James Golka greets St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School students as they arrive for school on February 23, 2026. (Photo by Grant Whitty) When Archbishop James R. Golka launched his first Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal this

Deacon Carl Berner was ordained in Rome alongside 17 other seminarians, taking the final major step toward priesthood and a life of proclaiming the Gospel and celebrating the sacraments. Bishop Robert Barron of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, and founder of Word on Fire Ministries, presents newly ordained Deacon Carl Berner with the Book of the Gospels during the ordination rite. (Photo courtesy of the Pontifical North American College) He may have been ordained m

Father Aric Serrano, SJ, (left) and Father Ron Gonzales, SJ, (right) join the Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House team. The two bilingual priests arrive to bolster Hispanic retreat offerings at a time of great interest. (Photo provided) By Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House Staff Recently, two Jesuits were added to the staff at Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House in Sedalia. Father Aric Serrano, S.J., and Father Ron Gonzales, S.J., both arrived in Northern Colorado about the same

Archbishop James Golka joined St. Francis of Assisi Parish for its annual Feastival, marking the Franciscan Jubilee with Mass, festivities and a candlelit Transitus procession. Deacon Brandon Justice leads the St. Francis of Assisi Parish community in the Transitus, a traditional Franciscan prayer service. (Photo provided) He tore his clothes and ran when offered riches. He preached to the birds. He seemed crazy to the world. Yet, every year on October 4, people across the gl

From a mission field in China to a preschool classroom, one Spirit of Christ parishioner's love for others keeps finding new places to go. (Photo provided) Mary Ann Mahoney can still picture the pew: Second from the left, Shrine of St. Anne Parish in Arvada, 9:00 a.m. Mass every Sunday of her childhood, the Christmas Day blizzard of 1982 included. Her family's fidelity to never missing a single Sunday Mass set the pattern for a life that has since taken her from a Chinese m

The Bottom Line Diaper Bank Fall Diaper Drive runs Oct. 1-30, collecting diapers and financial gifts to support babies and families across Northern Colorado. (Photo provided) For families with babies and young children, diapers are more than a convenience — they are a necessity. But for too many parents, keeping enough diapers on hand can be a financial challenge. This October, Catholic Charities is inviting our community to help change that through the Bottom Line Diaper B

Jonathan Reyes will serve as FOCUS’ next chief executive officer, effective Nov. 16. Jonathan Reyes, the new CEO of FOCUS. (Photo: FOCUS) By Francesca Pollio Fenton/EWTN News FOCUS, one of the largest Catholic outreach and missionary organizations in the world, announced Oct. 7 that Jonathan Reyes will serve as the organization’s next chief executive officer, effective Nov. 16. “Decades ago, I joined FOCUS at Curtis Martin’s invitation to support the important work of mission

Children with anomalies in a superstitious part of Ghana are usually cast aside or killed. She nourishes them with food, education, spiritual devotion and love. Sr. Stan Therese Mario Mumuni, founder of the Nazareth Home for God’s Children in Yendi, Ghana, has worked to save children's lives for nearly 20 years, with Archdiocesan support. (Photo provided) In a superstitious area of Northern Ghana in Africa, children who are deformed or developmentally disabled, twins or chi

At a solemn Transitus liturgy in Denver, hundreds marked the anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death by retracing his final journey — and reflecting on his enduring call to simply follow Jesus. Hundreds celebrated the life and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi on the 800th anniversary of his death through the Transitus, a special Franciscan prayer service, Mass, Adoration, Night Prayer and Blessings of Animals. (Photo by Christina Antus/Denver Catholic) It was a cool, somb

Denver Archbishop James Golka greets Mass goers following the annual liturgy prior to the March for Life. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) At the heart of the Church’s defense of life is a simple but powerful response: prayer. This October, Catholics across the Archdiocese of Denver are invited to come together in that prayer as Archbishop James R. Golka celebrates a special 40 Days for Life Mass at Marisol Health. The Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October

Through saint portrayals, family stories, prayer and Mass, the annual events invited Catholics to see the Wheat Ridge cemetery not simply as a place of death, but as a place of remembrance, mercy and hope. When the rain cleared on the final Night at the Cemetery, a rainbow formed over the cemetery, a clear reminder of God's promise that death is not the end. (Photo courtesy of Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services of Colorado) By Erin Scherer There may have been rain at Moun

The day before Cabrini Day, Archbishop James Golka made his first official visit to Mother Cabrini Shrine, celebrating a saint whose courage, compassion and missionary faith still challenge Catholics today. Denver Archbishop James Golka smiles with Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Capuchin Franciscans and Mother Cabrini Shrine staff during his first official visit to the Shrine on the day before Cabrini Day. (Photo by Jonathan Phillips Photography, courtesy of Mother C

(Photo: Adobe Stock) As faithful Catholics, it is our duty to shape the moral character of our community, state and country through voting. Our faith maintains a hierarchy of values when voting on candidates and issues. The listed values are supported by the Colorado bishops. Each value is important; however, some are more foundational and therefore require more priority. It is the duty of each person’s conscience to adhere to objective truth, which is reflected in the below

(Photo: Unsplash) In observance of Mother Cabrini Day, the Archdiocese of Denver’s Archbishop James R. Golka and Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez, along with fellow Christian leaders from across Colorado, have released “A Pilgrim People, A Shared Home,” a joint statement honoring the contributions of immigrants and refugees as the United States marks its 250th anniversary this year. Drawing on Scripture, America’s founding ideals and Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini’s service to

Through a cherished Church tradition, the Magnifica por Endow Quinceañera program helps young women encounter Christ while strengthening bonds with friends, family and parish. Participants in ENDOW's Quinceañeara program are finding deeper faith, purpose and encouragement through the eight-week program. (Photo courtesy of ENDOW) For Carla Reyes, the Quinceañera formation program by Magnífica por Endow answered a need. After participating in an Endow study in her forties, she

Parish’s school joyfully observing its 75th anniversary St. Mary Parish in Littleton is celebrating 125 years of faith, service and community this month. (Photo courtesy of St. Mary Parish, Littleton) On December 8, 1900, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Littleton pioneer Joseph W. Bowles donated land to build a Catholic church. The next day, Father Richard Brady, Bowles and 45 other faithful chose the name St. Mary Catholic Church and elected a building committee. Fat

After a devastating crash nearly ended Tom Schwein’s cycling ministry, he felt God calling him to keep going. Now Samaritan Cycling USA is embarking on a 3,000-mile ride to bring hope and help to people experiencing homelessness across the country. Tom Schwein (right) is preparing to Ride Across America with a team of 12, including Deacon Dan Cook (left). Their mission is to raise awareness and funds for homelessness nationwide. (Photo provided) Tom Schwein was mere feet fro

A new partnership with NAPCIS and The Cardinal Newman Society builds on the archdiocese’s Mission Fidelity Assessment, helping schools pursue national recognition while remaining focused on their Catholic identity and mission. (Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Catholic schools across Northern Colorado have a new pathway to national Catholic accreditation and recognition, thanks to a recent partnership between the Archdiocese of Denver, the National Association of Private Ca

Carl Berner and 17 seminarians from around the United States will be ordained deacons on Thursday, October 1. Carl Berner will be ordained a transitional deacon in St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday, October 1, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time. (Photo provided) Denver's saxophone-playing seminarian is preparing for a new role in the great song of salvation as he readies for his ordination to the transitional diaconate on Thursday, October 1. Carl Berner, a Cleveland-born seminarian

Catholics from dozens of cultures gathered at All Saints Parish in Denver for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, bringing together stories of suffering and displacement with a faith that refuses to surrender hope. Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez smiles with Peruvians in traditional dress after Mass for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) The beauty of the Catholic Church was on full display Friday as hundreds ga