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Photo by Sandy Millar on Unsplash Nineteen years ago, Deacon David Simonton and his wife Gail experienced what David called a “seismic, life-altering event.” At an ultrasound appointment, their 18-week-old baby in utero had no heartbeat.  “No heartbeat. No movement. Our baby had died,” Deacon Simonton told the Denver Catholic in an email interview. “…in an instant, an expectant mom and dad’s worst fear became a reality.” It was not the first, nor the last time, the Simontons

Through his nearly 50 years of ministry, the deacon at Guardian Angels Parish in North Denver gives witness to the power of one “yes” at a time. 90-year-old Deacon Henry Sandoval is still serving the Church with joy, after decades of faithful, loving ministry. (Photos provided) By Jay Sorgi Deacon Henry Sandoval used to say no to God decades ago, but for nearly 50 years, he’s learned that he doesn’t know how to utter that word to his Savior. “You can't say no. I can't do it,”

The seminary's annual Open House showed donors and guests that formation is more than academics — it's about forging hearts fully given...

Deacons from across the archdiocese gathered to honor their deceased brothers in the Annual Deacon Memorial Mass at Mount Olivet Catholic...

The innovative new effort will bring compassionate care to the streets of Denver, meeting women right where they are, and where this sort...

George Weigel, syndicated Denver Catholic columnist, addresses a group at The Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization during...

(Photo: Unsplash) It’s October again — the season when the Church pauses to contemplate life at every stage. During Respect Life Month,...

(Photo provided) By Erin Scherer Families gathered to celebrate the Annual Children’s Mass on Saturday at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, a tradition upheld for nearly 30 years. The Mass provides attendees the opportunity to gather with family and loved ones, visit the cemetery and celebrate the lives of their little ones. Many return year after year. “People need to celebrate the life of their child,” said Paulette Kaufman, mission and family care manager at Catholic Funeral

Four college roommates at the University of Denver made the unusual choice to live a rule of life rooted in prayer, virtue and radical...

(Photo: Lightstock) The dignity of every human person is at the heart of the Church’s mission, and Catholics across Northern Colorado...

Annual Night at the Cemetery events at Mt. Olivet Cemetery invite Catholics of all ages to encounter the truth that eternal life is more...

(Photo provided) By Teresa Rodriguez After finishing the Rosary with her fellow residents and volunteers from The Rosary Team , Martha...

After years of declining enrollment and accompanying financial challenges, the parochial school will close its doors at the end of the...

Cardinal J. Francis Stafford and Daniel Campbell, director of the St. John Vianney Seminary Lay Division, hosted a "fireside chat" on the...

(Photo provided) For Mary Ann Looby, retirement has been anything but slowing down. Instead, she has poured her gifts and professional...

(Photo courtesy of Mother Cabrini Shrine) By Molly Johnson Each year on the first Monday of October, Coloradans celebrate Cabrini Day — a...

(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) “If then my people, upon whom my name has been pronounced, humble themselves and pray, and seek...

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Federal judges delivered a blow to Colorado Catholic families with preschool-aged children on...

St. Michael Parish in Craig gathered to joyfully celebrate its centennial with Archbishop Aquila — a moment of grace, communion and...