Deacon Joshua Dalcher first encountered the legendary Catholic preacher when he was struggling with the Church. More than a decade later, he stood among the clergy as Sheen was declared blessed. Deacon Joshua Dalcher was among the thousands of clergy in attendance for Blessed Fulton Sheen's beatification in St. Louis, a full-circle, blessed moment for him and his family. (Photo provided) By Deacon Joshua Dalcher As the procession line for the Beatification Mass of Archbishop

U.S. bishops are arguing Catholic schools should be allowed to participate in Colorado’s preschool program without compromising their faith, and more in this week’s Catholic education news roundup. Students at St. Mary Catholic Virtue School in Littleton enter the church for Mass. (Photo: Becket) By Tyler Arnold/EWTN News The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Catholic schools in Colorado that want to be included in the

The first American-born priestly vocation for the Disciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Father Riley Blanchard was ordained by Archbishop Emeritus Samuel J. Aquila on Saturday. Father Riley Blanchard, DCJM, celebrates his first Mass as a priest at St. Mary Parish in Littleton, after being ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Emeritus Samuel J. Aquila. (Photo by Jason Smith, courtesy of St. Mary Parish, Littleton) Seventeen priests processed in for the 9:30 a.m. Mass

Now in its seventh year, the Archdiocese of Denver’s annual veterans gathering offers prayer, confession, support and community for those who served. Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez celebrates Mass during the annual In God We Trust event, which honors and serves military veterans. (Photo by Dan Petty) By Deacon Chris Tranchetti It is oh-dark-thirty in the parking lot of Our Lady of Loreto Parish in Foxfield. A group of men stands waiting. Another man arrives with a wo

Saint Francis in Ecstasy by Jusepe de Ribera, c. 1639. (Photo: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons) Everyone's favorite Gospel-preaching, animal-loving, creation-protecting saint's feast day is coming up quickly! This year's Feast of St. Francis of Assisi takes on special meaning as the Church commemorates the 800th anniversary of his death and reflects on his legacy. We're in the midst of a Jubilee of St. Francis, too, which means there are special graces and plenary indulge

As the Denver Jesuit university approaches its 150th anniversary, its 29th president — the first Black woman president to lead a U.S. Jesuit university — is looking to the future with a leadership philosophy rooted in prayer, listening and service. Derek J. Scarth (left), chair of Regis University's board of trustees, and Father Tom Curran (right), superior of the Regis University Jesuit House, place the presidential medallion on Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead during the inaugur

Instituted as lectors and acolytes, the six men are growing closer to Christ in his Word and Eucharist as they continue the deeper work of preparing their hearts for priestly service. Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez instituted six Denver seminarians, along with seminarians from other dioceses, to the ministries of lector and acolyte on Saturday, a step further in their journeys to priesthood. (Photo provided) Six Denver seminarians, joined by seminarians from other di

Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez greets Massgoers following the annual Chrism Mass. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) This Friday, September 25, Pope Leo XIV invites us to recognize, welcome and accompany the most vulnerable. On the occasion of the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, the Holy Father is placing special attention on children and adolescents affected by migration, citing the words of Jesus in Matthew 18:10: “Even one of these little ones...” The

On Oct. 10-11, Catholics across the Archdiocese of Denver are invited to pray for their deacons, thank their families, encourage new vocations and support the men who quietly bring Christ to those in need. Deacon Michael Baird, archdiocesan director of pastoral outreach, enjoys time in fraternity with brother deacons before a diaconate training day. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) This October, faithful across the Archdiocese of Denver have a special opportuni

What's Archbishop Golka's coffee order? Who's his favorite saint? What team does he root for? What might he be doing right now if he hadn't become a priest? Denver Catholic recently tossed all these questions in more into a bowl, mixed in a bit of fun and this new video interview came about! Watch the full video to learn more about his faith, family, interests and life outside of his role as Archbishop of Denver. From his favorite teams to his reflections on trusting Christ,

Nestled at the foot of the foothills, Light of the World Parish in Littleton is working to form families and children in faith, hope and love, even beyond Baptism. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) A father came to Light of the World Parish in Littleton, hoping to have his two young sons baptized. Though he was ready to begin the process, there was one issue: his closest family and friends weren’t eligible to serve as godparents to his children. But the conversa

Samaritan House supporters from across Northern Colorado gathered to celebrate the ministry's 40 years of service to neighbors in need in the Totally Rad Supper. (Photo provided) Forty years of shelter, meals, compassion and community were worth celebrating, and this year, Catholic Charities did it with a totally rad twist. On Saturday, September 12, friends and supporters of Catholic Charities gathered at Ironworks in Denver for Catholic Charities Sam’s Totally Rad Supper,

Father James Spahn, Archbishop Emeritus Samuel Aquila and Northern Colorado Catholics have helped build schools and support a mission community — while discovering how much their brothers and sisters in Tanzania have given them in return. (Left) Father James Spahn, pastor of St. John Paul II Parish in Thornton, and Archbishop Emeritus Samuel J. Aquila (right) smile with (center) Father Rafael Kabuche, parochial vicar, and students at the new boys' high school currently being

Archdiocesan priests process into the Installation Mass for Denver Archbishop James Golka on March 25, 2026. (Photo by Grant Whitty/Denver Catholic) Here’s a list of all the new priest assignments for the Archdiocese of Denver, including new pastor and parochial vicar assignments and priest departures. Pastors Father Jerzy Frydrych, granted Presbyteral Faculties of the Archdiocese of Denver, appointed pastor, St. Joseph Polish Parish, Denver, effective August 20, 2026, until

(Photo: Archdiocese of Denver file photo) With sorrow, yet with confidence in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Archdiocese of Denver mourns the passing of Deacon Thomas “Tom” Michael Fox, who entered eternal life on July 25, 2026, at the age of 85. Following a lengthy battle with lung cancer, he died surrounded by his loving family. Deacon Fox was born on April 2, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, to Thomas Lawrence Fox and Mary Curtin Fox. He was baptized on April 27, 1941, a

Reflecting on St. John Paul II’s “law of the gift,” Denver’s archbishop encouraged young adult missionaries serving the poor to trust that the more they give themselves away in love, the more fully they become themselves. Denver Archbishop James Golka visited the Denver headquarters of Christ in the City, a local apostolate serving the poor and homeless, for the first time as Archbishop of Denver. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) Did you know that, according to

As the Church marks 800 years since St. Francis’ death, Denver Capuchin Franciscans invite Catholics to rediscover his radical witness of peace, simplicity, fraternity, service to the poor and surrender to Christ in an age of division, conflict and distraction. Denver's Annunciation Parish is preparing to celebrate St. Francis of Assisi in style on the 800th anniversary of his death, with a two-day festival complete with prayer, food, fun and two chances to earn a plenary in

Denver Archbishop James Golka smiles with seniors at Holly Creek Retirement Community, where he visited to pray a Rosary. (Photo by Richard Caldwell, courtesy of The Rosary Team) By Teresa Rodriguez In celebration of National Grandparents Day and National Catholic Grandparents Day, Denver Archbishop James Golka joined more than 50 residents, staff and Rosary Team volunteers at Holly Creek Retirement Community in the Denver metro area to pray the Rosary together. For the senio

On Sept. 3, Viviana Martínez of Vista PEAK Preparatory was surprised in her classroom by state representatives with the news that she had been nominated for the 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year award. (Photo provided) Reflecting on her journey in education, Viviana Martínez sums up her vocation in one phrase: “Education is a call to serve.” It is a conviction that has guided her work and the way she accompanies each of her students. A Spanish and history teacher at the publi

The archbishop and Arthur Brooks challenged Catholic business leaders to pursue excellence, put Christ at the center and transform their businesses into places of mission capable of renewing the culture. Denver Archbishop James Golka celebrated Mass for the SENT Summit on Thursday, challenging Catholic entrepreneurs to use their gifts, talents and resources for the Gospel. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) Imagine bringing a squirt gun to a house fire. That woul