From religious freedom and parental rights to homelessness and human trafficking, the Colorado Catholic Conference reflects on a consequential year at the Capitol. The 2026 legislative session at the Colorado State Capitol considered several important topics for Catholics. (Photo: Pixabay) The 2026 Legislative Session kicked off on January 14. Lawmakers exceeded their allowable threshold of submitted bills (500 total bills for 100 total members), continuing a recent years-lon

The federal law, supported by Governor Jared Polis, will help generate new scholarship opportunities for K-12 students across the state. Governor Jared Polis, the first Democratic governor to opt into the new federal tax credit scholarship law, joined Seeds of Hope and students from Holy Family High School in Broomfield and Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic STEM School in Wheat Ridge at a celebratory event at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. (Photo courtesy of Seeds of Ho

What better way to celebrate 50 years of priesthood than with Mass with Archbishop Emeritus Samuel Aquila, a block party and lots of excellent food? (Archdiocese of Denver design) Easter is a time for celebration, Denver Catholics, and boy, do we have an exciting, historic and monumental celebration for you! Mark your calendars for June 5th, when the Archdiocese of Denver will come together to celebrate Archbishop Emeritus Samuel J. Aquila’s 50th anniversary of priesthood. Th

Team Samaritan Calls Colorado Catholics to Ride, Run and Serve Team Samaritan gathers for a group photo before Ride the Rockies. (Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities) As the days grow longer and Colorado begins to show off its best summer weather, many people are looking for new ways to get outside, stay active and connect with others. Team Samaritan offers the perfect opportunity to do all three, while making a real difference for those experiencing homelessness in our comm

At this Catholic camp, young people discover friendship, adventure and life-changing encounters with God beneath the shadow of Longs Peak. (Photos courtesy of Annunciation Heights) Lives are being changed and souls are being saved in the Rocky Mountains, at a beautiful Catholic camp nestled at the base of Longs Peak. Annunciation Heights, the archdiocesan camp, welcomes hundreds of youth, young adults and families throughout the year — especially each summer — and aims to bri

Across Denver and Northern Colorado, schools, a camp and a parish find their mission in the life of a Polish priest-turned-pope and saint. Pope St. John Paul II addresses children at Mount St. Vincent Home in Denver during World Youth Day 1993. (Photo by James Baca/Denver Catholic Register) As we celebrate Pope St. John Paul II’s birthday, May 18, at least four Colorado ministries bearing his name are living out a legacy that reaches well beyond his iconic 1993 World Youth Da

A firm believer in Catholic education, Denver’s new archbishop joined Regis Jesuit High School, Mullen High School, Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory and Notre Dame School for Mass in his first weeks in Northern Colorado. Denver Archbishop James Golka has been busy in his first weeks as Northern Colorado's shepherd, visiting Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, among others. In these visits, the archbishop celebrated Mass, baptized and confirmed students and got to kno

The camp’s inaugural fundraising gala surpassed expectations, with supporters investing in faith-filled experiences for youth and families in the beauty of the Rockies. Annunciation Heights missionaries prepare to greet attendees of To The Heights of Beauty, the first gala in support of the archdiocesan camp. (Photo courtesy of Annunciation Heights) One Rocky Mountain Catholic summer camp is taking people to the heights this summer, especially with the resounding support of t

From homelessness outreach to Catholic education, Peter Droege’s life of philanthropy reflects a deep commitment to human dignity and the Gospel. (Photo provided) On a cold Christmas morning in Denver years ago, Peter Droege stood among volunteers serving meals and handing out gifts to men experiencing homelessness. For years, the annual Christmas gathering had become a labor of love, one small way to ensure people who often felt forgotten were reminded that they were seen,

On the weekend of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, faithful from around the Archdiocese of Denver are welcome to give public witness to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Then-Bishop James Golka of Colorado Springs leads a portion of the Eucharistic procession through downtown Denver on June 9, 2024, part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. (Photo by Allison Holdridge/Archdiocese of Denver) Throughout his ministry on earth, Jesus was known for going “around to a

The Catholic Media Association honored three Archdiocese of Denver communicators in four categories for excellence in Catholic media. (Denver Catholic file photo) The Archdiocese of Denver is excited to share that the Catholic Media Association (CMA) has named three Denver Catholic and El Pueblo Católico staff members as finalists in four categories for their individual excellence awards — the most of any publication in this award cycle. Last year, the two publications broug

At the Cathedral Basilica in Denver, Archbishop James Golka calls the Church’s newest priests to total surrender and sacrificial love in Christ. Denver Archbishop James Golka anoints the hands of newly ordained Father Jason DiRito, struck with emotion, during the priestly ordination ritual. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) As Fathers Manuel Alarcon, Jason DiRito, Jonathan Francois and Daniel Rivas were ordained priests May 9, one message resounded through the Cathedral

Summer is fast-approaching and, with it, lots of free time for children across Northern Colorado. Before you get too stressed over finding things for them to do, check out Annunciation Heights and their youth camp offerings this summer! Through their youth camps, one of their seven mission streams, Annunciation Heights aims to bring young people into an encounter with Jesus Christ especially through adventure, nature, prayer and community. "Youth camp exists as an experience

(Photo: Unsplash) The four Colorado bishops and the diocesan administrator of the Diocese of Colorado Springs have issued a joint letter through the Colorado Catholic Conference regarding HB26-1309, urging the faithful to call their senators to vote no unless major amendments are made before passage. The full letter is printed below. Colorado Bishops’ Statement on HB26-1309 Abuse in Cases of Separation We, the Catholic Bishops of Colorado, are deeply concerned about several

The new Benedictine nun, a Colorado local, makes vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and stability in the Order of St. Benedict, committing to live a joyfully countercultural vocation of prayer and work for the Church and the world. Bishop Stephen Lopes of the Personal Ordinariate of St. Peter places a floral crown on Sister Maria-Benedicta's head as part of the Solemn Profession liturgy. (Photo by Grant Whitty/Denver Catholic) By Grant Whitty Nestled in the rocky hills 20

Kendrick Castillo has long been considered a local hero, inspiring many with his example of selflessness and courage, even having a roadway named in his honor last year. Now, the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Colorado Springs has begun investigating his life to potentially petition that he be named a saint. (Photo provided) Seven years ago, Kendrick Castillo gave his life so that his classmates might live when a gunman threatened their lives at the Highlands Ranch STEM Sc

The ordination, Archbishop James Golka's first as Archbishop of Denver, will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. Three men lay prostrate during the 2025 Ordination Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) The Church of Denver rejoices as four men prepare for their ordination to the priesthood on Saturday, May 9, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in

A bilingual Mass and groundbreaking mark the start of St. Mary, a long-awaited parish built to serve a rapidly growing Catholic community. Father Jose Maria Quera (center) and the capital campaign committee ceremonially breaks ground on the new St. Mary Parish church in Gypsum on May 2, 2026. (Photo by Ryan Brady/Denver Catholic) By Ryan Brady The morning began at the altar and concluded in the earth. On May 2, Catholics from across the Vail Valley gathered in Gypsum for a bi

St. Joseph Polish Parish receives relics of the Blessed Ulma Family from Poland with a special Mass and celebration. Father Stanislaw Michalek, pastor of St. Joseph Polish Parish in Denver, places the relics of the Blessed Ulma family before the altar during a special Mass. (Photo by Madisen Martinez/Denver Catholic) By Madisen Martinez On Saturday, May 2, St. Joseph Polish Parish in Denver celebrated a special Mass in Polish as relics of the Blessed Ulma Family, from Markowa

Scammers May Be Impersonating Catholic Charities and Other Trusted Organizations (Photo: Unsplash) When Regina came to Catholic Charities of Denver, she had already lost $6,000. Everything about her case seemed legitimate. She was given official-looking immigration documents. She attended what appeared to be a real court hearing. The person helping her used professional language and provided paperwork that looked like it came directly from immigration authorities. But none