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Reencounter God’s Mercy: Mass dispensation to be lifted on Pentecost
As we prepare for Pentecost and the reinstatement of the obligation to attend Mass, now is the time to encounter – or rather, reencounter...

Archdiocese of Denver
Apr 19, 20211 min read


What if I’m nervous? A Q&A on common questions about confession
Father Rob Trujillo of Epiphany Church in Lake City, Fla., hears a young man's confession during a pro-life gathering at the Verizon Center in Washington Jan. 23. Tens of thousands of young people gathered at two Washington arenas to rally and pray before taking part in the annual March for Life. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) (Jan. 23, 2012) See LIFE-YOUTH Jan. 23, 2012. For five frequently asked questions about confession, the Denver Catholic consulted Msgr. Bernie Schmitz,
Julie Filby
Apr 19, 20213 min read


Everyone needs mercy – and God offers it in confession
Before you place a foot in that confessional, remember this: God loves you, and his mercy is unconditional. “The reason that’s so...

Denver Catholic Staff
Apr 19, 20213 min read


Late Deacon Hastings ’embodied a diaconal love’
Deacon Bill Hastings, 77 years old, passed away April 8 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. Deacon Hastings spent most...

Archdiocese of Denver
Apr 19, 20212 min read


What can we learn from silent St. Joseph?
It seems like a paradox to say we can learn from St. Joseph, a man who does not have a single word attributed to him in the Scriptures,...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Apr 19, 20213 min read


‘I have seen the Lord’: St. Vincent de Paul’s new adoration chapel honors St. Mary
DENVER, CO - APRIL 9: Adoration Chapel prayer and blessing at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on April 9, 2021, in Denver, Colorado....

Denver Catholic Staff
Apr 16, 20213 min read


'I have seen the Lord': St. Vincent de Paul's new adoration chapel honors St. Mary Magdelene's witness
“I have seen the Lord.” (John 20:18). One couple from St. Vincent de Paul parish took these words to heart with urgency last year during...

Amy Bryer Brumley
Apr 16, 20213 min read


The top 12 Colorado legislative issues that Catholics need to know about
The 2021 Colorado legislative session is in full swing. There are many positive bills pertaining to the advancement of Catholic social...

Brittany Vessely
Apr 15, 20216 min read


Archbishop: Eucharistic Coherence and the condemnation of sin
(Photo: Unsplash) At my first Mass as a priest, and at Masses I have offered since, I have prayed quietly one of two prayers offered by...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Apr 15, 20218 min read


Ernie Armstrong, longest tenured employee for the archdiocese, departs for exciting new role
After an illustrious and devoted 40-year career working for the Archdiocese of Denver, longtime Director of Parish Finance Ernie...

Aaron Lambert
Apr 14, 20214 min read


To Lodge in the Wilderness: Summer 2021 at Annunciation Heights
(Photo provided by Annunciation Heights) “O that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest; yea, I would wander afar, I...

Luke Hlavin
Apr 13, 20212 min read


WATCH: Why give to the Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal?
Your gift to the Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal puts your faith in action. Donations directly support church values such as Catholic faith...

Archdiocese of Denver
Apr 13, 20211 min read


Saying goodbye to a hero
The funeral services for Boulder Police Officer Eric Talley , a devout Catholic who was killed in the line of duty March 22, were beautiful, moving and meaningful. They honored Talley’s faith, his sacrifice and the hero he was and let his family, fellow officers and the wider community grieve and show gratitude for his life and selfless service. Led by the Talley family’s wishes, a team of law enforcement and civilian volunteers from the nonprofit Colorado Fallen Hero Founda

Roxanne King
Apr 13, 20215 min read


UPDATED | Official Priest Appointments: April 12, 2021
Here’s a list of all the new priest assignments for the Archdiocese of Denver, including pastor and parochial vicar reassignments, parish...

Archdiocese of Denver
Apr 12, 20213 min read


From rare books to online resources, archdiocesan library has long history of service to students
DENVER, CO AUGUST 25, 2016: Cardinal James Francis Stafford reads library book with Librarian at the Cardinal Stafford Library on the...

Rocio Madera
Apr 7, 20212 min read


Reencounter the Mass: Mass dispensation to be lifted on Pentecost
There is no greater gift than the gift Christ gave the world – himself. A sacrifice that has freed us from the bonds of sin and death,...

Archdiocese of Denver
Apr 6, 20211 min read


Encounter the Risen Jesus: Week 7
It’s Week 7 of Encounter the Risen Jesus! Visit archden.org/easter2021 to watch the reflection and follow along with the prayer guide...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Apr 6, 20214 min read


Eric Talley ‘Put Christ First’: Boulder Police Officer’s Heroism Rooted in Life of Sacrificial Love
An honor guard salutes the casket of Boulder police officer Eric Talley during a funeral Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate...

National Catholic Register
Apr 6, 20217 min read


The goal of Salvation: A new life in the Resurrection
“Are you saved?” This is something you might hear after the doorbell rings. “What does that even mean?” you might wonder, as you think of what to say in response. The door-to-door evangelist would tell you that Jesus died to forgive your sins and if you believe the truth of that statement, you will be saved. That is an important part of salvation but by no means the full account. To be saved is not simply to have your sins forgiven or to be given a ticket to heaven, because G

Jared Staudt
Apr 5, 20215 min read


Inside God’s covert rescue operation
In the last edition of the Denver Catholic magazine, I began a three-part series on our story as Catholic Christians, the story of our...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Apr 1, 20213 min read
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