(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Deacon Joseph Benedetto, 75 years old, passed away on June 14. Deacon Benedetto was at Holy Cross...

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 17: Cardinal James Stafford celebrates the Liturgy of the Eucharist 60th Anniversary Mass commemorating his ordination to the priesthood at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on December 17, 2017, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Anya Semenoff/Denver Catholic) What does it mean to pray “ceaselessly”? For Cardinal James Francis Stafford, Major Penitentiary Emeritus of the Apostolic Penitentiary, the answer to that question is the key to an

Looking for a family-friendly, fun and adventurous event this summer? Look no further! Annunciation Heights, the Archdiocese of Denver’s Catholic youth summer camp, is hosting Fiat Fest, their annual adventure race, picnic and bonfire event in beautiful Estes Park on July 30. The event, which will have a 5K obstacle course, live bluegrass music, food, and games, among other things, has taken place for the last two years. It aims to spread awareness and garner support for the

The Loretto sisters who have been buried at Loretto Heights are being moved to Mt. Olivet in a rare exhumation. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) After over 100 years, change is coming to a small section of the old Loretto Heights property in southwest Denver. Purchased by a developer, the property is already abuzz with activity. But in a small corner of the property, a quiet, earnest project is underway: exhuming the bodies of the Sisters of Loretto who have been buried in the

(Photo: Denver Catholic Staff) POSTPONED: “Due to security concerns raised by Lakewood Police, Pro-Life Colorado coalition is postponing...

“There is neither Jew or Greek, there is neither slave or free, there is no male or female for you are all one in Jesus Christ” (Galatians 3:28 ). “The Archdiocese of Denver proclaims that it exists so that ‘in Jesus Christ all may be rescued and have abundant life for the glory of the Father.’ Friends, we must realize that for too many, a block to this abundant life is racial prejudice,” said Danielle Brown, Esq., the Associate Director of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism

Photo by Andrew Wright Father Declan Creighton will leaving Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Northglenn to go to a lower altitude and...

(Photo: Adobe Stock) This Friday, June 24, on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the universal Church is invited to partake in...

Photo by Joshua Reddekopp on Unsplash As we await the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court decision and witness an uptick in pro-abortion debates, conversations, and protests, we see more and more the need for charitable, truthful and firm discussions about what the Church believes about life and human dignity. “With an impending Supreme Court ruling on the Dobbs v. Jackson case that could reverse Roe v. Wade , abortion is one of our nation’s biggest discussions,” said L

Here’s a list of all the new deacon assignments for the Archdiocese of Denver. These appointments are effective July 1, 2022, unless...

June 6, 2022 Open Letter to Catholic Politicians and the Faithful on Worthily Receiving Communion Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,...

It’s no secret that in a broken world such as ours, the effects of sin are far-reaching. In particular, the insidious sin of racism often rears its ugly head. Recognizing the importance of examining our own consciences and learning from others’ experiences, the Archdiocesan Committee for Racial Equality and Justice (ACREJ) is hosting a pre-recorded webinar to discuss, reflect, and pray together on this important topic. The committee was born out of a group pilgrimage to Montg

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In the next month the Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson , an abortion case out of Mississippi. While...

Renowned composer Eric Genuis performed at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Denver May 5. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) As the evening twilight grew darker, the beauty of the Creator was on full display. Renowned composer Eric Genuis, along with a small team of exceptionally talented musicians, performed some of his original compositions at St. Vincent de Paul Parish for a second year in a row on May 5. With themes of redemption, hope and humanity, Genuis’ music aims to elevat

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...