Summer is fast-approaching and, with it, lots of free time for children across Northern Colorado. Before you get too stressed over finding things for them to do, check out Annunciation Heights and their youth camp offerings this summer! Through their youth camps, one of their seven mission streams, Annunciation Heights aims to bring young people into an encounter with Jesus Christ especially through adventure, nature, prayer and community. "Youth camp exists as an experience

(Photo: Unsplash) The four Colorado bishops and the diocesan administrator of the Diocese of Colorado Springs have issued a joint letter through the Colorado Catholic Conference regarding HB26-1309, urging the faithful to call their senators to vote no unless major amendments are made before passage. The full letter is printed below. Colorado Bishops’ Statement on HB26-1309 Abuse in Cases of Separation We, the Catholic Bishops of Colorado, are deeply concerned about several

The new Benedictine nun, a Colorado local, makes vows of obedience, stability and conversatio morum (conversion of life) in the Order of St. Benedict, committing to live a joyfully countercultural vocation of prayer and work for the Church and the world. Bishop Stephen Lopes of the Personal Ordinariate of St. Peter places a floral crown on Sister Maria-Benedicta's head as part of the Solemn Profession liturgy. (Photo by Grant Whitty/Denver Catholic) By Grant Whitty Nestled i

Kendrick Castillo has long been considered a local hero, inspiring many with his example of selflessness and courage, even having a roadway named in his honor last year. Now, the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Colorado Springs has begun investigating his life to potentially petition that he be named a saint. (Photo provided) Seven years ago, Kendrick Castillo gave his life so that his classmates might live when a gunman threatened their lives at the Highlands Ranch STEM Sc

The ordination, Archbishop James Golka's first as Archbishop of Denver, will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. Three men lay prostrate during the 2025 Ordination Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) The Church of Denver rejoices as four men prepare for their ordination to the priesthood on Saturday, May 9, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in

A bilingual Mass and groundbreaking mark the start of St. Mary, a long-awaited parish built to serve a rapidly growing Catholic community. Father Jose Maria Quera (center) and the capital campaign committee ceremonially breaks ground on the new St. Mary Parish church in Gypsum on May 2, 2026. (Photo by Ryan Brady/Denver Catholic) By Ryan Brady The morning began at the altar and concluded in the earth. On May 2, Catholics from across the Vail Valley gathered in Gypsum for a bi

St. Joseph Polish Parish receives relics of the Blessed Ulma Family from Poland with a special Mass and celebration. Father Stanislaw Michalek, pastor of St. Joseph Polish Parish in Denver, places the relics of the Blessed Ulma family before the altar during a special Mass. (Photo by Madisen Martinez/Denver Catholic) By Madisen Martinez On Saturday, May 2, St. Joseph Polish Parish in Denver celebrated a special Mass in Polish as relics of the Blessed Ulma Family, from Markowa

Scammers May Be Impersonating Catholic Charities and Other Trusted Organizations (Photo: Unsplash) When Regina came to Catholic Charities of Denver, she had already lost $6,000. Everything about her case seemed legitimate. She was given official-looking immigration documents. She attended what appeared to be a real court hearing. The person helping her used professional language and provided paperwork that looked like it came directly from immigration authorities. But none

By Scottish Group Companies On a quiet hillside above Golden, something extraordinary happened in 1912. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the Italian missionary nun who became the first American citizen to be canonized, knelt on dry ground, prayed, and water rose from the rock. That spring has never stopped flowing. More than a century later, the shrine that bears her name remains a place where faith and the physical world meet in unexpected ways. This year, a new chapter was quiet

A recent pilgrimage sponsored by the Mother Cabrini Shrine gave local Catholics the opportunity to encounter the beloved saint whose legacy continues to shape Colorado ahead of the 80th anniversary of her canonization. The Colorado pilgrims visited Casa Cabrini when they arrived in Rome, meeting with leadership of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Mother Cabrini's order, and coming to know the great saint more deeply. (Photo courtesy of Mother Cabrini Shrine) It’s n

Archbishop James Golka is inviting the faithful of Northern Colorado into a simple but profound act of faith: recognizing that everything we have comes from God and giving back from that abundance. "When we recognize that all is gift, our first response is prayer," Archbishop Golka wrote. "In prayer, we learn to listen to his will and trust his providence. From that gratitude flows stewardship — giving back to God from what he has given to us." The Archbishop's Cathol

Catholic Radio Network will again host the annual Priest and Seminarian Appreciation Day on June 1. (Photo provided) The 16th Annual Priest and Seminarian Appreciation Day will take place on June 1 at The Ridge at Castle Pines North, offering a meaningful opportunity to honor the priests who faithfully serve our communities and the seminarians preparing for that vocation. Hosted by Catholic Radio Network in partnership with generous sponsors, this special day is designed to p

In the digital age, scammers have sophisticated systems to trick people into financial harm. Now, they're reaching out to local Catholics as their trusted spiritual leaders. (Photo: Unsplash) By Jenn Majewski A few weeks ago, I opened my inbox and saw an email that appeared to be from my parish pastor. It began, "Hello, I have something for you, this is a simple errand, yet one that matters." It caught my attention immediately. A simple errand, but important? Of course, I wan

Margaret and John Kelly, pictured here with their grandchildren. (Photo provided) Success, John Kelly will tell you, makes faith easy to ignore. He and his wife, Margaret, spent years doing exactly that, building careers, raising a family and going to Mass on Sundays, while God waited somewhere further down the list. Then life intervened in ways they could not have planned for, and the question they had never thought to ask became impossible to avoid: if everything can be tak

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Northglenn put faith in action this Lent with a creative opportunity for almsgiving and service. Parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Northglenn embarked on an ambitious Lenten service project, one meant to love neighbor in a tangible way. (Photo provided) By Diana Olivas On Saturday, March 7, the parish hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (IHM) in Northglenn came alive with movement, laughter and a shared sense of purpose.

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether Colorado may continue to exclude Catholic families from the state's "universal" preschool program. (Photo courtesy of Becket Law) Catholic preschools in the Archdiocese of Denver have been seeking equal treatment for nearly three years, despite Colorado's exclusion of religious schools from its "Universal" Preschool Program (UPK). The fight began in August 2023, when a team of lawyers from Becket filed a lawsuit against Colorado on b

Pro-life advocates gather in Denver to promote a culture of life rooted in Christ, compassion and support for mothers and children. The 2026 Colorado March for Life was nearly overshadowed by cloud, snow, cold and the world's challenges. Instead, marchers were rooted in a spirit of joy and hope. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) “Cold, snow, wind!” “Bless the Lord!” “The gift of human life.” “Bless the Lord!” The meteorologically appropriate revision of Daniel 3

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, but Our Lady of Loreto’s impact in keeping children safe lasts a lifetime Kevin Kasberg teaches a Safe Environment training at Our Lady of Loreto Parish in Foxfield. (Photo courtesy of Our Lady of Loreto Parish, Foxfield) Every day, staff members and volunteers within the Archdiocese of Denver renew a commitment to protect the most vulnerable members of our community, particularly children, youth and at-risk adults from child se

Archbishop James R. Golka blesses a Massgoer following the Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) With a renewed call to gratitude, the Archdiocese of Denver has launched the 2026 Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal. The annual campaign invites the faithful across Northern Colorado to prayerfully reflect on God’s generosity and respond in gratitude through their support of the local Church’s mission. Th

Archbishop James R. Golka spoke at Marisol Services' SonRISE Men's Breakfast on April 2, 2026, supporting the ministry's pro-life mission. (Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities) The SonRise Men’s Breakfast — an annual gathering uniting men in faith, fellowship and purpose in support of Marisol Services — carried particular significance this year with the presence of Archbishop James R. Golka. The event marked his first appearance at a Catholic Charities gathering since his In