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The defeat of an "assisted dying" bill in the United Kingdom is a welcome win for the culture of life. (Photo: Unsplash) Good news not being thick on the ground these days, I’m delighted to note some very good news from the mother country: on April 24, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill failed to gain passage in the United Kingdom’s House of Lords, thus ending, for now, the efforts to legalize assisted suicide in England and Wales. A month earlier, the Scottish Parl

Inspired by St. Teresa of Calcutta, a reflection on why faithfulness — not results — is the true mark of Christian mission. (Photo: Lightstock) By Meg Stout In the world, success is the standard of all things worth doing. It exerts such quiet authority over our thinking that even our noblest efforts are instinctively weighed by their results. Even if we are, by some extraordinary grace, completely purified of vainglory, we still want that to which we are devoted to achieve th

Team Samaritan Calls Colorado Catholics to Ride, Run and Serve Team Samaritan gathers for a group photo before Ride the Rockies. (Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities) As the days grow longer and Colorado begins to show off its best summer weather, many people are looking for new ways to get outside, stay active and connect with others. Team Samaritan offers the perfect opportunity to do all three, while making a real difference for those experiencing homelessness in our comm

At this Catholic camp, young people discover friendship, adventure and life-changing encounters with God beneath the shadow of Longs Peak. (Photos courtesy of Annunciation Heights) Lives are being changed and souls are being saved in the Rocky Mountains, at a beautiful Catholic camp nestled at the base of Longs Peak. Annunciation Heights, the archdiocesan camp, welcomes hundreds of youth, young adults and families throughout the year — especially each summer — and aims to bri

Across Denver and Northern Colorado, schools, a camp and a parish find their mission in the life of a Polish priest-turned-pope and saint. Pope St. John Paul II addresses children at Mount St. Vincent Home in Denver during World Youth Day 1993. (Photo by James Baca/Denver Catholic Register) As we celebrate Pope St. John Paul II’s birthday, May 18, at least four Colorado ministries bearing his name are living out a legacy that reaches well beyond his iconic 1993 World Youth Da

A firm believer in Catholic education, Denver’s new archbishop joined Regis Jesuit High School, Mullen High School, Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory and Notre Dame School for Mass in his first weeks in Northern Colorado. Denver Archbishop James Golka has been busy in his first weeks as Northern Colorado's shepherd, visiting Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, among others. In these visits, the archbishop celebrated Mass, baptized and confirmed students and got to kno

The camp’s inaugural fundraising gala surpassed expectations, with supporters investing in faith-filled experiences for youth and families in the beauty of the Rockies. Annunciation Heights missionaries prepare to greet attendees of To The Heights of Beauty, the first gala in support of the archdiocesan camp. (Photo courtesy of Annunciation Heights) One Rocky Mountain Catholic summer camp is taking people to the heights this summer, especially with the resounding support of t

From homelessness outreach to Catholic education, Peter Droege’s life of philanthropy reflects a deep commitment to human dignity and the Gospel. (Photo provided) On a cold Christmas morning in Denver years ago, Peter Droege stood among volunteers serving meals and handing out gifts to men experiencing homelessness. For years, the annual Christmas gathering had become a labor of love, one small way to ensure people who often felt forgotten were reminded that they were seen,

On the weekend of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, faithful from around the Archdiocese of Denver are welcome to give public witness to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Then-Bishop James Golka of Colorado Springs leads a portion of the Eucharistic procession through downtown Denver on June 9, 2024, part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. (Photo by Allison Holdridge/Archdiocese of Denver) Throughout his ministry on earth, Jesus was known for going “around to a

Pope Leo XIV smiles as he greets a child dressed as the pope from the popemobile while riding around St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience March 11, 2026. (Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez) “All roads lead to Rome.” This proverbial saying from the ancient empire remained true even as Jesus’ disciples made their way across the world. The Eternal City, the capital of one of the world’s greatest empires, has served as the center of Christ’s Church for two tho

(Photo: Lightstock) By Jordan Langdon CEO + Marriage & Parenting Coach Families of Character During a recent Parenting Workshop at St. Thomas More Catholic School, I invited parents to reflect on their favorite childhood summer memories. “We rode bikes until the streetlights came on.” “My dad grilled every Sunday night.” “My cousins slept over for a week every summer.” “We caught fireflies.” “We went to the pool almost every day.” “There was always time.” As parents shared th

(Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Denver Office of Catholic Schools) Before joining what once imagined itself the world’s greatest deliberative body, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) was a decorated naval aviator, test pilot, and NASA astronaut with four space shuttle missions to his credit. Now, like approximately 80% of his senatorial colleagues, Senator Kelly looks in the mirror in the morning and sees a future president. Before he takes the plunge, however, I hope

The Catholic Media Association honored three Archdiocese of Denver communicators in four categories for excellence in Catholic media. (Denver Catholic file photo) The Archdiocese of Denver is excited to share that the Catholic Media Association (CMA) has named three Denver Catholic and El Pueblo Católico staff members as finalists in four categories for their individual excellence awards — the most of any publication in this award cycle. Last year, the two publications broug

Amelie Lock and Michael Shepherd Jordan record a scene from Welcome to Hope Springs at Shock City Studios in St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Adam Pane, courtesy of the Augustine Institute) By Madison Van Frank In our noisy, overstimulating, screen-centric world, many of us have tried to simplify our own relationships with technology. This is what we’re supposed to do as Catholics, right? Unplug from the world, disconnect and turn off our screens. Although we’re fighting the go

(Photo: Lightstock) By Randall Vette, PsyD St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities The most repeated phrase in all of Sacred Scripture is some variation of “Do not be afraid.” Apparently, the divine author knows what we need to hear because the most common mental health issue, by far, is anxiety — a fear-based emotion that becomes excessive. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that 19.1% of U.S. adults experience clinical symptoms of anxiety annua

At the Cathedral Basilica in Denver, Archbishop James Golka calls the Church’s newest priests to total surrender and sacrificial love in Christ. Denver Archbishop James Golka anoints the hands of newly ordained Father Jason DiRito, struck with emotion, during the priestly ordination ritual. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) As Fathers Manuel Alarcon, Jason DiRito, Jonathan Francois and Daniel Rivas were ordained priests May 9, one message resounded through the Cathedral

Summer is fast-approaching and, with it, lots of free time for children across Northern Colorado. Before you get too stressed over finding things for them to do, check out Annunciation Heights and their youth camp offerings this summer! Through their youth camps, one of their seven mission streams, Annunciation Heights aims to bring young people into an encounter with Jesus Christ especially through adventure, nature, prayer and community. "Youth camp exists as an experience

(Photo: Unsplash) The four Colorado bishops and the diocesan administrator of the Diocese of Colorado Springs have issued a joint letter through the Colorado Catholic Conference regarding HB26-1309, urging the faithful to call their senators to vote no unless major amendments are made before passage. The full letter is printed below. Colorado Bishops’ Statement on HB26-1309 Abuse in Cases of Separation We, the Catholic Bishops of Colorado, are deeply concerned about several

The new Benedictine nun, a Colorado local, makes vows of obedience, stability and conversatio morum (conversion of life) in the Order of St. Benedict, committing to live a joyfully countercultural vocation of prayer and work for the Church and the world. Bishop Stephen Lopes of the Personal Ordinariate of St. Peter places a floral crown on Sister Maria-Benedicta's head as part of the Solemn Profession liturgy. (Photo by Grant Whitty/Denver Catholic) By Grant Whitty Nestled i

Kendrick Castillo has long been considered a local hero, inspiring many with his example of selflessness and courage, even having a roadway named in his honor last year. Now, the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Colorado Springs has begun investigating his life to potentially petition that he be named a saint. (Photo provided) Seven years ago, Kendrick Castillo gave his life so that his classmates might live when a gunman threatened their lives at the Highlands Ranch STEM Sc