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Roamin' Catholics

Common to modern Catholic life has become the dynamic of parish shopping, driving whatever distance we might to find the perfect fit. This is nothing new and hasn’t been since the automobile’s appearance. More problematic than driving to the “right” parish, however, is the seeming prevalence of Catholics who never actually make a purchase.

Guest Contributor

Jun 30, 20255 min read

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Pope Leo XIV invites seminarians to bear witness to ‘tenderness’ and ‘mercy’ of Christ

The pontiff warned of the risk of a superficial spiritual life “in an age of hyperconnectivity” in which it becomes increasingly...

EWTN News

Jun 28, 20254 min read

A group of people in robes stand beneath a radiant light in a grand hall. They appear awed and inspired. Vivid reds, blues, and pillars dominate.

God Keeps His Promise: A Pentecost Art Reflection on the Advocate Who Dwells Within

Pentecost by Jean Restout, c. 1732. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) It is easy to be caught off guard by Pentecost. If I don’t...

Elizabeth Zelasko

Jun 27, 20254 min read

Woman in black hat and beige robe holds a baby in white attire with a rosary. Heart symbol above. Green background with mountains.

Servant of God Julia Greeley Featured in New Book on the Sacred Heart of Jesus

(Denver Catholic file photo) If the Sacred Heart of Jesus beat physically on Earth today, what would it sound like? What would the fire...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jun 27, 20253 min read

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Solidarity: The Path Between Nationalism and Globalism

(Photo: Lightstock) We are one human family, yet we are born as members of a particular nation. Christians are reborn as members of...

Jared Staudt

Jun 26, 20254 min read

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Why Adam and Eve Weren’t Ashamed — and Why That Still Matters Today

What Adam and Eve's Original Nakedness in the Garden of Eden Reveals About God’s Plan and True Intimacy, According to the Theology of the...

Mary Beth Bonacci

Jun 26, 20254 min read

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The Only Guaranteed Investment

(Photo: Unsplash) I’m certainly no financial wizard. One look at my bank account will verify that (please send help?!). But with my...

Tanner Kalina

Jun 25, 20254 min read

USA stamp featuring a woman with peacock feathers in the background. Text: "FLANNERY O'CONNOR, THREE OUNCE." Vibrant colors.

On Flannery O’Connor’s Centenary

(Photo: Adobe Stock) How appropriate that Flannery O’Connor should have been born on the Solemnity of the Annunciation: the liturgical...

George Weigel

Jun 25, 20253 min read

People praying in a church with a white altar, candles, and angel statues. The atmosphere is calm and reverent.

‘I Just Love Learning About Jesus’: Totus Tuus Transforms Hearts at Guardian Angels in Mead, and Across the Archdiocese

(Photo by Neil McDonough) This summer, Guardian Angels Parish in Mead came alive with laughter, learning and prayer as it hosted...

Marie San Jose

Jun 24, 20254 min read

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Heading West: Finding Belonging for the Whole Family

The Bodammer Family - Jared, Jill, Lily, Landon, Tristan and Taelyn. (Photo courtesy of the Bodammer family) By Kyle Van Frank Executive...

Guest Contributor

Jun 24, 20254 min read

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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...

EWTN News

Jun 22, 20254 min read

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‘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,...

EWTN News

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

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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,...

EWTN News

Jun 19, 20252 min read

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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...

EWTN News

Jun 19, 20252 min read

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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

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