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Colorado Catholic Conference Reacts as Governor Polis Signs SB25-183 into Law

SB25-183 is estimated to cost Coloradans over $2 million per year (Photo: Pexels) April 24, 2025 CCC Statement on Enactment of SB25-183...

Colorado Catholic Conference

Apr 24, 20252 min read

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LISTEN | Archbishop Aquila Shares His Memories of Meeting Pope Francis on 850 KOA 

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and Pope Francis during a visit to Rome with the Papal Foundation in 2024. (Photo: Vatican Media, used with...

Denver Catholic Staff

Apr 24, 20251 min read

Crowd gathers in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, under a cloudy sky, with St. Peter's Basilica and a fountain visible in the background.

Divine Gift: Denver Students Experience God's Wonders through Pope Francis' Last Papal Blessing

High school students from St. Mary Parish in Littleton were among the crowd present for Pope Francis' Easter message and blessing, which...

Guest Contributor

Apr 23, 20253 min read

YOU'RE INVITED | Denver Mass in Conjunction with Pope Francis' Funeral

Pope Francis prays with his hands clasped in front of his pectoral cross during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the...

Denver Catholic Staff

Apr 23, 20252 min read

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Why They Convert: Conversations with New Catholics

Neither homelessness nor divorce, neither addiction nor loneliness, neither anxiety nor brokenness can keep these new Catholics from...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Apr 22, 202516 min read

WATCH | Local Parishioner Present for the Moment the Bells Tolled in Rome, Announcing Pope Francis' Death

(Video courtesy of Mary Krolicki) As the news of Pope Francis' death made its way around the world on Monday, April 21, a wave of grief...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Apr 22, 20252 min read

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LISTEN | Archbishop Aquila Discusses Pope Francis’ Life and Legacy on Dan Caplis Show

Pope Francis is pictured with U.S. bishops from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming during their "ad limina" visits to the...

Alex Mulet

Apr 22, 20252 min read

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A Bright Future: Archdiocesan Solar Field Brings Power to Northern Colorado

Innovative environmental stewardship in the spirit of Laudato Si’ and St. Francis amid Colorado’s 300 days of sunshine The fully...

Guest Contributor

Apr 22, 20253 min read

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PHOTOS | 'Let's raise our hearts in gratitude for Pope Francis': Archbishop Aquila and Coloradans Gather to Honor Pope Francis on the Day of his Passing

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila celebrated the noon Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception for Pope Francis' peaceful...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Apr 21, 20255 min read

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WATCH | Special Prayers for Pope Francis at the Cathedral

A makeshift shrine with devotional candles, flowers, and images of Pope Francis appears outside Rome's Gemelli hospital on Feb. 22, 2025...

Denver Catholic Staff

Apr 21, 20252 min read

Pope Francis has died. What happens now?

Candles with Pope Francis’ image on them stand outside Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Feb. 21, 2025. (Photo: Daniel Ibañez/CNA) The Vatican...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Apr 21, 20255 min read

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PHOTOS | A Snowy Via Crucis: 100 Gather for Downtown Way of the Cross on Good Friday

(Photo by Jason Smith) On Good Friday, a snowstorm did not prevent about 100 people, including families with young children, priests from...

Denver Catholic Staff

Apr 21, 20253 min read

WATCH | Archbishop Aquila's Paschal Triduum Message

During these three most sacred days of the year, may you encounter the Lord Jesus as he suffers, dies and rises for us. May this season...

Archdiocese of Denver

Apr 17, 20251 min read

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PHOTOS | ‘Called to Proclaim Hope’: Archbishop Aquila Encourages Priests and Laity to Jubilee Hope at Annual Chrism Mass

Priests of the Archdiocese of Denver gather on the steps of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver for a group...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Apr 16, 20253 min read

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How Faith, Friendship and the Eucharist Are Leading Holy Family High School Students to the Catholic Church

Holy Family High School students pray in the school's chapel. (Photo by Jason Natzke/courtesy of Holy Family High School) This Easter, 10...

Clare Kneusel-Nowak

Apr 15, 20255 min read

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Beacons of Hope in a Broken World: Remembering Columbine 26 Years Later

Coloradans gathered in prayer, reflection and remembrance in Littleton around the fifth anniversary of the Columbine tragedy in April 2004. (Photo by James Baca/Denver Catholic) Editor's Note: This month marks 26 years since the tragic events at Columbine High School in Littleton, yet the need for healing, hope, and faith remains as strong as ever. In 1999, 12 students and one teacher lost their lives. In 2025, another victim was claimed, bringing the total to 14 dead. In thi