As America marks 250 years, these saints and holy witnesses show how God has raised up Catholics to educate, serve, evangelize and strengthen the Church in the United States. (Photo: Denver Catholic design) Editor's Note: As we zoom in on our country's 250 years, we see the many saints and witnesses that God has raised up to build up his Kingdom here on earth. These souls shine for their courageous preaching of the Gospel, their prayerful devotion, their love for the poor and

FOCUS, Highlight Catholic’s relationship aims to mold both kids and young adults in Christ through their sport Thanks to a new partnership between Varsity Catholic, FOCUS' college athlete apostolate, and Highlight Catholic Ministries, young people are coming to know the joy of faith and sport. (Photo by Annabel Kiley, courtesy of Varsity Catholic) Coaches from a Catholic sports organization based in Littleton are taking every moment possible during practices and games to joyf

Fathers Manuel Alarcon, Jason DiRito, Jonathan Francois and Daniel Rivas look forward to bringing God's mercy and presence to Catholics across Northern Colorado. Fathers Jason DiRito, Manuel Alarcon, Daniel Rivas and Jonathan Francois were ordained priests by Archbishop James Golka on May 9 — his first ordinations as Archbishop of Denver. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) On Saturday, May 9, Archbishop James Golka ordained four men to the priesthood at the Cathedral Basi

Archbishop James Golka smiles with Knights of Columbus present at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Wheat Ridge, following the annual Memorial Day Mass. (Photo courtesy of Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services of Colorado) By Erin Scherer Mary’s Mantle of Protection Hundreds gathered this Memorial Day at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Wheat Ridge to pray for the faithful departed, honor fallen servicemen and women and celebrate the memorial of Mary, Mother of the

On the cusp of the United States’ 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th, the Centennial State and its Catholic witnesses show modern Catholics a path forward. The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, completed in 1912, has stood as a visible symbol of the Catholic faith in Colorado for over a century. (Photo: Archdiocese of Denver Archives) Colorado celebrates its own 150th anniversary this year, as the rest of the country marks 250 years since the foun

Celebrating 50 years of Archbishop Emeritus Samuel J. Aquila’s priesthood could offer a massive spiritual benefit. The St. John Paul II Center for the New Evangelization campus, home to St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, Redemptoris Mater Seminary and the Prophet Elijah House, will be the site of a massive celebration on June 5, one at which the faithful can earn a plenary indulgence. (Photo by Grant Whitty) Summer is fast approaching, offering a reprieve from school, vac

(Photo courtesy of Kieran Kenny/Holy Family High School) As the 101st graduating class of Holy Family High School in Broomfield prepared to turn their tassels and begin a new chapter, they received a special visit from Northern Colorado's new shepherd. On Wednesday, May 20, Archbishop James Golka joined the graduates, their family and friends and school faculty, staff and students for the annual Baccalaureate Mass, a special liturgy to pray for and with those graduating. Duri

In the spirit of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and its historic procession through the heart of Denver, another Eucharistic procession is coming to the Mile High City on June 6. On Saturday, June 6, another MASSIVE Eucharistic procession is coming to downtown Denver — calling to mind this special, unforgettable one through the heart of our city during summer 2024's National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. On that day, nearly 5,000 people from across the archdiocese gathered in

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