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Guided by Faith, Serving with Heart: Mary Ann’s Story

(Photo provided) For Mary Ann Looby, retirement has been anything but slowing down. Instead, she has poured her gifts and professional...

Archdiocese of Denver

Oct 2, 20253 min read

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10 Lessons from Mother Cabrini to Inspire Us This Cabrini Day

(Photo courtesy of Mother Cabrini Shrine) By Molly Johnson Each year on the first Monday of October, Coloradans celebrate Cabrini Day — a...

Guest Contributor

Oct 2, 20255 min read

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Archbishop’s Prayer Intention for October: For the Conversion of our Nation

(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) “If then my people, upon whom my name has been pronounced, humble themselves and pray, and seek...

Denver Catholic Staff

Oct 1, 20252 min read

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Colorado Permitted to Continue Faith-Based Discrimination by Federal Court

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Federal judges delivered a blow to Colorado Catholic families with preschool-aged children on...

Denver Catholic Staff

Oct 1, 20251 min read

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PHOTOS: Craig Parish's Next 100 Years Begin with the Family

St. Michael Parish in Craig gathered to joyfully celebrate its centennial with Archbishop Aquila — a moment of grace, communion and...

Guest Contributor

Oct 1, 20254 min read

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An important civics lesson, well taught

(Photo: Lightstock) The permanent exhibit in the rotunda of the National Archives in Washington, D.C. includes original copies of the...

George Weigel

Oct 1, 20253 min read

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Pray the Mental Health Novena This Respect Life Month!

(Photo: Lightstock) You are invited to join in the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Novena for Mental Health from October...

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 30, 20251 min read

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LISTEN: Senite Sahlezghi Explores Mental Health, Youth and Human Dignity with Respect Life Radio

(Photo: Lightstock) The teenage years have always been a time of growth, discovery and challenge. But being a high school student in 2025...

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 30, 20253 min read

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Talking to Children About Violence: A Guide for Families and Educators

(Photo: Adobe Stock) By Dr. Angela Wall St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities Acts of violence, especially in...

Catholic Charities

Sep 29, 20253 min read

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"Normal Guys Following God's Call": Nearly 100 Men Gather to Discern the Priesthood in Denver

Nearly 100 men gathered to discern their vocations — and a potential call to the priesthood — last month, a direct fruit of the...

Guest Contributor

Sep 29, 20254 min read

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The Father Desires Healing and Wholeness

(Photo: Lightstock) Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is clear: the Father desires to heal his children. He healed the blind and the lame,...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Sep 29, 20254 min read

Finding Hope in a World of Death: The Cross as the Tree of Life

Pacino di Bonaguida, Tree of Life, 1305-1310. 248x151 cm. Accademia Gallery, Florence, Italy. (Photo: Elizabeth Zelasko) "For the word of...

Elizabeth Zelasko

Sep 26, 20254 min read

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Echoes of Faith: St. Dominic Parish’s Century of Witness in Denver

Founded in the shadow of opposition, St. Dominic Parish has stood for a century as a witness of Gospel courage and Dominican welcome in...

Mia Gallegos

Sep 26, 20256 min read

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Do Animals Go to Heaven?

As the Feast of St. Francis, the most famous saintly animal lover, approaches, you might be asking: do all dogs really go to Heaven?...

Jared Staudt

Sep 25, 20255 min read

A Shepherd’s Milestone: Honoring Archbishop Aquila’s 75 Years with Mass, Fellowship and Feasting

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila celebrated his 75th birthday with archdiocesan employees Wednesday, beginning with Mass at St. John Vianney...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Sep 24, 20253 min read

Bishop in ornate robes holds up a gold chalice during a church ceremony, with stained glass in the background. Solemn atmosphere.

FULL TEXT: Archbishop Aquila’s Possible Last Priestly Ordination Homily

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila ordained Father Daniel Viana Pereira and Father Paolo Mori to the priesthood Saturday — potentially the final...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Sep 24, 20258 min read

PHOTOS: Denver’s Two New Priests to Bring Hope to a Hurting World

As he nears his potential retirement, Archbishop Aquila ordained Father Daniel Viana Pereira and Father Paolo Mori, sending them out to...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Sep 24, 20256 min read

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Sow Those Seeds, My Friend

(Photo: Lightstock) In Mark 4, Jesus goes super agro. He rattles off three consecutive parables about sowing seeds. If we consider these...

Tanner Kalina

Sep 24, 20253 min read

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Catholics and gender ideology

"And God created them male and female," the Book of Genesis reads. (Photo: Lightstock) In this raw, emotionally overwrought moment in our...

George Weigel

Sep 24, 20253 min read

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“Love, Always Love”: Erika Kirk Extends Christ’s Forgiveness After Husband’s Assassination

Erika Kirk speaking at the memorial service of Charlie Kirk, September 21, 2025. (Photo: The White House / Wikimedia Commons, Public...

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 23, 20253 min read

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