Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila celebrated the ordination Mass for eight new priests at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception...

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) On May 11, 2022, 73rd General Assembly adjourned. Over 650 bills were introduced this session, many...

Photo by Anya Semenoff/Archdiocese of Denver On May 14, the Feast of St. Matthias, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila ordained eight men to the...

This year, St. Elizabeth’s Mission Parish on the Auraria campus recalled God’s divine mercy in a special way on the Sunday dedicated to the same. A crowd gathered to witness the unveiling and dedication of the latest addition to the church’s property: a statue created by renowned Catholic artist Timothy Schmalz and placed in the courtyard of the quaint yet storied church. The statue “evokes the line from the Gospel of St. Matthew, ‘When I was hungry you fed me,’” said Father

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Deacon Paul Grimm, 87 years old, passed away on April 16, 2022.  Deacon Paul was assigned to St...

‘Angel of Charity’ brought Sacred Heart badges and prayer leaflets to each firehouse in Denver. (Photo: Courtesy photos / Autumn Jones)...

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver has written again to the head of the German bishops’ conference reiterating that the country’s synodal path challenges, and even repudiates, the deposit of faith. “The Synodal Path does not simply address ‘structural’ concerns: it challenges, and in some instances repudiates, the deposit of faith. Documents of the Synodal Path cannot be read in any other way than as raising the most serious questions about the nature and binding authority of

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Deacon Alfredo Sanchez, 93 years old, passed away on April 12th, 2022.  Deacon Al was assigned to...

Since last summer, a Colorado man has been helping Catholic schoolchildren in Uganda using the two “universal” things that they share: Catholicism and mathematics. Brad Jolly is a relatively new Catholic, having converted to the faith at age 50. He’s a parishioner and active Knight of Columbus at St. John the Baptist in Longmont, Colorado, less than an hour northwest of Denver. During summer 2021, Jolly tuned into a six-week online course, taught by Daniel Campbell, director

(Photo provided) For the past several months, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila has encouraged the faithful in Colorado to adopt an apostolic...

“They show us that hope is not a dirty word,” said one now formerly homeless friend of Christ in the City. In fact, this is a result of encountering the poor and homeless, which is at the very core of the mission of Christ in the City. “We consider the person’s relationships the most basic need for those on the streets,” said Philip Couture, Deputy Director of Formation at Christ in the City. “The homeless need the same things we do: food, shelter, and yes, loving relationshi

Here’s a list of all the new priest assignments for the Archdiocese of Denver, including pastor and parochial vicar reassignments, parish...

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception’s concert series continues well and May will...

Deterioration over its 134-year history was putting the venerable landmark at risk. The red brick Victorian-Gothic façade of Denver’s St. Joseph Church has been a dignified landmark at the corner of West Sixth Avenue and Galapago Street since 1888. Due to its architectural significance, the educational role it played for more than a century, and its ongoing spiritual and social mission, the church is on the National Register of Historic Places. That designation, awarded in 19

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Deacon Warren Lybarger, 88 years old, passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2022. Deacon Warren’s...

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Deacon Tom Quinlan, 84 years old, passed away on March 23.  Deacon Quinlan’s primary assignment was...

(Photo: Unsplash, edited) Reminder: viewing a TV or online Mass does not fulfill the Sunday or Holy Day obligation, but is intended to be...

Letter warns that Germany's 'Synodal Path' could lead to schism More than 70 bishops from around the world including Archbishop Samuel Aquila have released a “ fraternal open letter ” to Germany’s bishops warning that sweeping changes to Church teaching advocated by the ongoing process known as the “Synodal Path” may lead to schism. Read the full letter The letter expresses “our growing concern about the nature of the entire German ‘Synodal Path,'” which the signatories say

NCAA Official Verne Harris, a parishioner at Cure d'Ars Catholic Church in Denver, officiating during an NCAA Tournament game in 2017....

Amidst the refrain of Hail Mary’s in the background, hundreds of faithful took to the streets around the Stapleton Planned Parenthood facility, accompanied by Jesus in the Eucharist. The eucharistic procession, led by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, circled the perimeter of the facility thrice, marking an end to the 40 Days for Life in fervent prayer and witness for life. “It’s important that we realize that life is beautiful and it’s forever,” said Joan Murphy, a parishioner of