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

These young men’s stories show how the “Called By Name” invitation participates in an often deep-seated discernment process Young men like Denver seminarian Ashton Mendoza (pictured here following the Holy Thursday liturgy) and incoming seminarians Francisco Avila, Jeremy Gillett and David Lopez Gutierrez are among those the Lord calls into the vineyard here in Northern Colorado. But the Church needs more spiritual fathers — a need leading to a second Called By Name campaign.

Archbishop James R. Golka preaches during his March 25 Installation Mass. (Photo by Rachel Moore/Denver Catholic) In response to a Sunday evening social media post by President Donald J. Trump criticizing Pope Leo XIV, Denver Archbishop James R. Golka has joined his brother bishops in responding. His brief statement is printed in full below. "I join my brother bishops in stating clearly that the recent remarks directed at Pope Leo by President Trump are not acceptable. Such l

Archdiocesan priests concelebrate the Installation Mass of Archbishop James R. Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver. (Photo by Grant Whitty/Denver Catholic) Here’s a list of all the new priest assignments for the Archdiocese of Denver, including new pastor and parochial vicar assignments and priest departures. These appointments are effective July 1, 2026, unless noted otherwise. Pastors Renewed for an Additional Six Years (or one year) at the Same Parish Father James Bair

(Photo by Andy Sanchez/Denver Catholic) For the third consecutive year, Denver will be the gathering place for thousands of people from across the state, united to defend the beauty and dignity of every human being. The Colorado March for Life, taking place on April 17, will begin with Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver at 9 a.m., celebrated by Denver Archbishop James Golka. This will be followed by a time of prayer and praise at 10 a.m. out

Denver Archbishop James Golka, along with dozens of other new archbishops from around the world, will gather in Rome to receive their pallium from Pope Leo XIV this June. (Photo by Grant Whitty/Denver Catholic) There’s a rare opportunity on the horizon for the faithful of Northern Colorado and beyond ...and it’s almost gone. This summer, pilgrims will travel to Rome alongside Archbishop Golka for a historic moment in the life of the Church: the reception of the pallium from t

The Holy Father’s global challenge comes amid growing tensions in the Middle East and beyond. Pope Leo XIV greets the crowd after delivering his Easter blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 5, 2026. (Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez) In the face of increasing tensions worldwide, Pope Leo XIV has called the faithful to join him in a prayer vigil for peace on Saturday, April 11. An Easter Challenge In his

Haydee Lara, who serves her parish in a variety of ways, is April 2026's Disciple of the Month. (Photo provided) Haydee Lara doesn't view serving in the Church as a responsibility. Instead, her service is a daily response to God's love. As director of religious education for her parish, Lara works alongside her husband to lead marriage preparation and FOCCUS sessions, helping couples and families deepen their relationship with Christ. Her journey began during a time of spirit

(Photo: Josh Applegate/Unsplash) You find your way into a Catholic church, and it’s quiet. Really quiet. The lights are low, except for a small red dot of light shining above a side door. Over time, people go in and out. Maybe you do, too. Either way, it’s hard to miss, between the light and the line. Many of us might be familiar with what happens in that closet-sized space — the confessional — as sinner after sinner comes before the Divine Mercy of Jesus, bursting forth from

Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez and Father Luke Barder, pastor of St. Dominic Parish in Denver, were among the featured guests at a Regis University half-day gathering focusing on faith, immigration policy and civic engagement. (Photo courtesy of Regis University) Regis University brought together students, faculty, clergy and community members on March 27 for a half-day gathering examining the intersection of Catholic faith, immigration policy and civic engagement an

(Denver Catholic file photo) DENVER, Colo. — The Archdiocese of Denver today announced that Archbishop James R. Golka has appointed Deacon Doug Flinn as General Counsel for the Archdiocese. In this role, Deacon Flinn will oversee key operational areas including real estate, human resources, and legal affairs. He will serve on the Archbishop’s Mission Leadership Team and work closely with the Vicar General and archdiocesan leadership to support the mission of the Church in Nor