Annual gathering brought together Denver’s deacons, wives, widowed deacons, widows and priests for Mass, renewal of promises and fraternity Archdiocesan deacons gathered August 12 for the annual Deacon Day, celebrating their vocations and service to the Church. (Photo by Majewski Digital Photography) Bishop Jorge Rodríguez joined the deacons for the annual celebration. (Photo by Majewski Digital Photography) Deacons from across the Archdiocese of Denver, including active, ret

(Photo provided) Step back and consider the past week: have there been moments when you’ve felt discouraged? What about moments of unexpected joy? We’ve all experienced the highs and lows of our spiritual life. What if there’s a way to navigate the terrain of our journey toward holiness with the timeless, practical wisdom of St. Ignatius? In January 2025, Father Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V., and Father Mark Yavarone, O.M.V., of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary (OMV) co-founded t

Six years after the new church was dedicated, Archbishop Golka reminded parishioners that God’s work continues. Denver Archbishop James Golka celebrated Mass in honor of the sixth anniversary of the dedication of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Fort Collins, reminding the parishioners that their parish is made of living stones. (Photo by Karsen Flies/Denver Catholic) By Karsen Flies “This is a beautiful church,” Denver Archbishop James Golka told parishioners gathered at St

Family ministries at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Broomfield are leading couples and children closer together and nearer to Christ. (Photo by Neil McDonough/Denver Catholic) On weekday mornings, whether it is 20 degrees or 80, Mike and Erika Oakes carry their coffee to the front porch of their home and spend 15 minutes in prayer before the day begins. When their two children were younger, the couple would catch small fingers parting the window blinds, two little faces watch

Pastors, parish staff and ministry leaders gathered for the Archdiocese of Denver’s annual Parish Leaders Convocation to pray, discern and strengthen parish life by listening to God’s plan for each community. Andrew McGown, executive director of evangelization and mission, leads the Parish Leader's Convocation in Denver. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) More than 100 parish leaders from across the archdiocese gathered in Denver on Tuesday for a daylong convocat

The Loveland Reporter Herald recently featured the Catholic classical high school's efforts to inaugurate its new campus. (Photo courtesy of St. John Paul II High School) Northern Colorado's Catholic classical high school is coming to Loveland for its first school year on a new campus, and the Loveland Reporter Herald was excited to cover the milestone! Founded in 2020 with the support of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, St. John Paul II High School has operated out of Our Lady o

He thought he would be ‘hugging trees,’ but this Denver deacon’s Catholic Engineering Corps brings clean — and living — water to villages in Cameroon. Deacon Joshua Knight stands beside the latest completed water project in Bandam, Cameroon. (Photo provided) After graduating with a degree in environmental engineering from the University of Colorado-Boulder, Deacon Joshua Knight of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Denver thought he would be “hugging trees” for the rest of hi

The postulator of Blessed Zdenka Schelingová’s cause has delivered the dossier on an alleged Denver healing to the archbishop of Bratislava, advancing her path toward canonization. An official portrait depicts Blessed Zdenka Schelingová, beatified in 2003. (Photo: Archive of the Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross (SCSC)) By Bohumil Petrík/EWTN News Blessed Zdenka Schelingová, a Slovak religious member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross (SCSC), may be one step closer to

Inspired by the Good Samaritan and founded by Denver Archbishop James V. Casey, the nation’s first purpose-built homeless shelter continues answering Christ's call to love neighbors through faithful acts of compassion. Father Barnabas Eichor, O.F.M. Cap., celebrated a special 40th anniversary Mass for Samaritan House in Denver. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) The country’s first homeless shelter designed as such is turning 40, with a humble yet impactful cele

Catholic Charities volunteers help Father Kevin Kasel (right) move to his new parish in Arvada. (Photo provided) Every summer, priests throughout the Archdiocese of Denver receive new parish assignments, beginning a new chapter in their ministry. While these transitions bring exciting opportunities to serve new communities, they also entail a practical challenge that often goes unnoticed: the move from one rectory to another. This year, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese o

The beloved pastor, faithful friend and holy priest was honored and celebrated by thousands at his vigil and funeral, most especially for leading souls to "Jesus, who loves you." Denver Archbishop James Golka celebrated the August 6 funeral Mass for Monsignor Ken Leone at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) It was a beautiful, cool summer day in Downtown Denver as a classic Catholic hymn rang out: “O God beyond a

The seventh annual fundraiser for the Archdiocese of Denver camp’s missionary program brought together families, missionaries and supporters for a day of races, laughter and joyful encounter in the Rocky Mountains. Runners make their way through the sliding obstacle of the adventure race during Fiat Fest. (Photo courtesy of Annunciation Heights) To the Heights… of silliness? At Annunciation Heights, the Archdiocese of Denver’s camp, that might just be part of the mission. Hun

(Photo provided) "For her, life was Christ and death was gain." Father Jacob Machado, from his mother's funeral homily This month, the Archdiocese of Denver honors Mary Machado, who passed into eternal life on June 24, 2026, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, as our Disciple of the Month. For the nearly four decades Mary lived in Denver, she poured her life out in faithful service to her family, her homeschool community and the priests and seminarians of the archdi

Archbishop James Golka welcomed thousands of Knights from around the world as the Catholic fraternal order highlighted unity, evangelization and record charitable service. Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly delivers his annual report at the 144th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus. In the report, he pays homage to Pope St. John Paul II who visited Denver in 1993 and transformed the local church. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) In a moving display of th

Denver Archbishop James Golka (center) smiles for a photo with Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, S.D.B., Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar (to his left), Father Paul Htut, parochial vicar at Risen Christ Parish in Denver (to his right), and other priests visiting for the National Conference of Burmese-American Catholics. (Photo by Matt Walker/Denver Catholic) By Matt Walker “Perhaps the most beautiful aspect of the conference is that it reflects the Church itself: many cultures, many la

(Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities) Every day, people across the Archdiocese of Denver come to St. Raphael Counseling seeking hope. They arrive carrying anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles and other challenges, and they find compassionate professionals who accompany them on the path to healing. Now, St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities, is inviting experienced licensed mental health professionals to become part of that mission. As a ministry

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque’s major relics drew pilgrims from across Northern Colorado for prayer, veneration and a historic meeting with Denver’s own Servant of God Julia Greeley. A father and daughter kneel in prayer before major relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque at Denver's Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) Denver’s Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception became home to a second apostle of the Sacred

After decades of celebrating Mass in a school gymnasium, the faithful of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Edwards broke ground on a church that reflects the community God has long been building in the Vail Valley. Denver Archbishop James Golka, Father José María Quera, and members of the St. Clare community break ground on their new church, a long-awaited and providential moment of faith. (Photo by Chris Kendig, courtesy of St. Clare Parish) By Karin Gamba Sixty-one years ago, T

Responding to a new pastoral letter, the Denver archbishop thanked Florida's bishops for their witness to the Gospel of life and prayed that every state would abolish capital punishment. Denver Archbishop James Golka thanked his brother bishops in Florida for their recent pastoral letter calling for the end of capital punishment in the state. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) Ahead of a double execution in Florida on July 28, the state’s Catholic bishops issued a pastoral

Denver Archbishop James V. Casey broke ground on what would become Samaritan House Denver in 1985, his final major act as archbishop. (Photo by James Baca, Archdiocese of Denver Archives) A new banner now hangs over the entrance to Samaritan House in downtown Denver. 40 Years of Hope. 1986–2026. For many, it marks the anniversary of one of Colorado's best-known ministries. But for the Catholic Church in Northern Colorado, it represents something much deeper: forty years of an