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The Miraculous Medal explained
The Mirculous Medal has been a popular devotion since the early 1800s. Here’s a breakdown of every symbol’s meaning.

Denver Catholic Staff
Dec 11, 20151 min read


Saint of Silence
The past month has contained enough violence to snuff out all of our hope, yet we’re in Advent. We’re preparing to welcome the Savior of...

Denver Catholic Staff
Dec 11, 20155 min read
“Spotlight” FAQs
The movie “Spotlight,” set for wide release Nov. 20, tells the story of how a team of Boston Globe journalists broke the story of...

Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 16, 20154 min read
The story “Spotlight” doesn’t tell
It was late fall 2001, the news coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks was slowing down, and a half-dozen investigative journalists were...

Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 16, 20153 min read
Did Thomas More and John Fisher die for nothing?
The idea that Catholics should be allowed to remarry and receive communion did not begin with the letter signed by Cardinal Kasper and...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Oct 19, 20156 min read


Denver Pilgrim Volunteers at World Meeting of Families
Since its announcement in 2012, Khoi Tran counted down the days to the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. Tran was eager to...

Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 8, 20152 min read
Denver Seminarians Witness Spirit of Generosity in Philadelphia
Choosing to enter the priesthood is not an easy decision to make, but it does have its perks, especially when the Pope comes to town....

Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 6, 20153 min read


A Pope of Encounter
Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. for the World Meeting of Families proved that his character is one of not only unconditional love, but...

Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 2, 20152 min read


Denver Priest Leads Pilgrimage to Hometown of Philadelphia for Pope’s Visit
Father Joe Doman was born and raised in Philadelphia, a city known for its rich historical landmarks, cheesesteak sandwiches, and of...

Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 2, 20153 min read
Six Days with Francis
Be sure to follow Denver Catholic on facebook and twitter for the latest updates from our Denver pilgrims! With nearly 8,000...

Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 20, 201510 min read


‘He comes as the Vicar of Christ’
(Photo provided) How does one go about greeting the Vicar of Christ? This is the question Catholics in the United States are asking as we...

Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 11, 20154 min read


Denver’s judicial vicar on annulment announcement
The Holy See released two legislative documents of Pope Francis, known as motu proprio , in which the Holy Father made significant...

Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 11, 20153 min read


Seven things to know about St. Louis (the actual saint, not the arguably perfect city)
When most people think of St. Louis, they think of an idyllic town nestled in a glorious tetrad of magnificent rivers and blessed by God...

Denver Catholic Staff
Aug 25, 20155 min read
Four saints with laughably ridiculous names
If the Church is a hospital for sinners, then these saints are the foreign night-shift nurses whose name you can’t pronounce. They’re...

Denver Catholic Staff
Aug 13, 20154 min read
Nuns, guns and the Wild West—the tale of Sister Blandina
Billy the Kid, a notorious bank and stage-coach robber of the Wild West, met his match in the most unlikely of people when he met Sister...

Denver Catholic Staff
Aug 10, 20153 min read


Pope Francis visits ‘young Church’ with great wealth
Pope Francis Ecuador 2 In July, Pope Francis made an apostolic visit to Latin America, visiting Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay in nine...

Denver Catholic Staff
Jul 22, 20154 min read


Philadelphia to host World Meeting of Families
Every three years since, the event has been held at the Holy Father’s invitation—in Italy, Brazil, Philippines, Spain and Mexico—and next...

Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 23, 20143 min read
Denver’s blessing for elderly in lockstep with pope
Denver-area Catholics will follow the lead of Pope Francis next week and unroll a blessing for grandparents and the elderly in...

Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 16, 20142 min read
Church leaders, lawmakers meet to advocate for Mideast Christians
A historic ecumenical and bipartisan summit held in Washington, D.C., Sept. 9-11 to advocate for the safety of Christians and other...

Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 16, 20142 min read


Bishops encourage support to Middle East with local collection
The Archdiocese of Denver, at the request of the U.S. bishops, will take up a special collection to provide humanitarian relief and...

Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 10, 20141 min read
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