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Twelve men in white robes with hands in prayer stand in a cathedral with stained glass windows and an ornate altar, creating a solemn mood.

Get to Know the Archdiocese’s 12 NEW Deacons!

Twelve men were ordained to the diaconate by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila on Saturday, June 14, at the Cathedral Basilica of the...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jun 23, 202522 min read

Clergy in white robes stand in a church, hands clasped in prayer. The setting is formal, with gold decor on the walls. Mood is reverent.

Official Deacon Assignments: June 23, 2025

(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) Here’s a list of all the new deacon assignments for the Archdiocese of Denver, including the...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jun 23, 20252 min read

Clergy in red robes gather in a grand cathedral with ornate arches and a lavish altar, creating a solemn, ceremonial atmosphere.

Meeting the world to convert the world

Vatican II in session, circa 1962-1965. (Photo: Catholic Press/Wikimedia Commons) In a June post at the website Where Peter Is , author...

George Weigel

Jun 22, 20253 min read

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Irish teens inspired by Carlo Acutis make Lego film of his life

Three teen brothers from Ireland have turned their admiration for Blessed Carlo Acutis into a movie called “Lego Movie — The Incredible...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 22, 20254 min read

A group of people in historical attire walk through a desert landscape, with mountains in the background. The mood is calm and purposeful.

‘The Chosen’ cast headed to Vatican for presentation, audience with Pope Leo XIV

Jesus and the disciples during Season 4 of “The Chosen.” (Photo: The Chosen/Mike Kubeisy) By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú/CNA On June 23,...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 21, 20252 min read

Deacons in white robes stand in a church, hands in prayer. Gothic arches and stained glass windows form the backdrop, creating a solemn mood.

A Milestone of Mission: 2000 Jubilee Deacon Class Marks 25 Years of Ministry

The deacons ordained during the Jubilee Year 2000 celebrated their 25th ordination anniversary recently. (Photo by James Baca) After a...

Ryan Bagley

Jun 20, 20255 min read

A man in a beige suit angrily yells into a white rotary phone. Glasses are on the table in a neutral white setting. Emotion: frustration.

Against the War of Words: An Open Letter to Catholic Leaders

(Photo: Unsplash) During my childhood, communism, which Pope Leo XIII had condemned in the previous century, loomed as a global threat...

Paul Winkler

Jun 20, 20254 min read

A hand holds a small cross against a dimly lit background, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Light casts a gentle glow on the fingers.

U.S. Catholic Bishops Announce Religious Freedom Week Theme: ‘Witnesses to Hope’

The USCCB’s annual report on the state of religious liberty expressed concerns about policies on immigration, gender ideology, abortion,...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 19, 20252 min read

A man in a clerical outfit and cap looks directly at the camera. The image has a sepia tone, with a plain background, conveying a formal mood.

Juneteenth and the life of the first Black American Catholic priest

Venerable Augustus Tolton. (Photo: Public domain) By Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA On June 19, the United States commemorates the...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 19, 20252 min read

Stained glass art depicting hands holding a red heart with a crown of thorns, flames, and rays in the background, creating a luminous effect.

Wounded Love: Self-protection vs. Self-gift

(Photo: Lightstock) My first job at a parish after graduating from college was a bit of a shock. Coming down the mountain, so to speak,...

Allison Auth

Jun 19, 20254 min read

Ten girls in plaid skirts and black hoodies pose smiling outside a school building with brick walls under a clear blue sky.

From Setback to Solidarity: How Two Catholic Schools Came Together for Students

When the Shrine of St. Anne School in Arvada had to close their doors because of an unexpected asbestos mitigation, St. Bernadette Parish...

Carol Nesbitt

Jun 18, 20255 min read

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“Public” does not = “state” or “government”

(Photo: Unsplash) In its recent non-decision, St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Catholic School v. Drummond , the U.S. Supreme Court let...

George Weigel

Jun 18, 20253 min read

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Bearing Witness to the People of Myanmar — From Colorado to Rome

Risen Christ Parish in Denver has become a spiritual home for several refugee families from Myanmar. (Photo by Neil McDonough) In a...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jun 17, 20251 min read

Men in white robes kneel in prayer, while a bishop in ornate robes blesses them in a richly decorated church with floral arrangements.

PHOTOS: 12 New Deacons Called to Lay Down Lives in Imitation of Christ the Servant

Twelve men were ordained to the diaconate by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila on Saturday, June 14. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) As...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Jun 17, 20254 min read

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Pope Leo XIV encourages young people to be ‘beacons of hope’ at Chicago event

The Archdiocese of Chicago hosted a celebration at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, on June 14, 2025, to honor Pope Leo...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 16, 20254 min read

Six nuns in navy and white habits smile together outdoors on a sunny day, with green trees in the background, exuding a joyful mood.

God, Community, Mission: A Call to Christian Community

(Photo courtesy of the Sisters of Life) By Mother Agnes Mary, S.V. “The people who died in Dachau shaped my adult life.” With these...

Guest Contributor

Jun 16, 20256 min read

Bishop in red robes prays with eyes closed in a church, next to a statue of a saint. Warm light, reverent mood, stained glass visible.

4 Ways to Pray for the Archbishop Transition in the Archdiocese of Denver

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila prays during the annual graduation Mass for graduates of the Denver Catholic Biblical School at St. Thomas...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Jun 16, 20254 min read

A man in red and white religious attire reads a booklet in a church with a mural background. Another figure in red appears blurred in the foreground.

Pope Leo XIV: ‘The gravest form of poverty is not to know God’

Pope Leo XIV presides over the first ordinary public consistory of cardinals of his pontificate on June 13, 2025, at the Apostolic Palace...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 15, 20255 min read

Clergy perform a ritual with incense smoke in a dimly lit cathedral. Ornate altar with white flowers; solemn and reverent atmosphere.

Gallup poll says many Americans think U.S. is becoming more religious

Cardinal Timothy Dolan stands at the altar during Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on May 26, 2024. (Photo: Jeffrey...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 14, 20252 min read

Young person smiling in a red and white shirt against a blue background on the left; same person sleeping in dark jacket on pillow on the right.

10 things you should know about Blessed Carlo Acutis

Blessed Carlo Acutis. (Photos: Diocese of Assisi) By Courtney Mares/CNA It’s official! Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis ...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 14, 20254 min read

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