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Photo by Sandy Millar on Unsplash Nineteen years ago, Deacon David Simonton and his wife Gail experienced what David called a “seismic, life-altering event.” At an ultrasound appointment, their 18-week-old baby in utero had no heartbeat.  “No heartbeat. No movement. Our baby had died,” Deacon Simonton told the Denver Catholic in an email interview. “…in an instant, an expectant mom and dad’s worst fear became a reality.” It was not the first, nor the last time, the Simontons

Through his nearly 50 years of ministry, the deacon at Guardian Angels Parish in North Denver gives witness to the power of one “yes” at a time. 90-year-old Deacon Henry Sandoval is still serving the Church with joy, after decades of faithful, loving ministry. (Photos provided) By Jay Sorgi Deacon Henry Sandoval used to say no to God decades ago, but for nearly 50 years, he’s learned that he doesn’t know how to utter that word to his Savior. “You can't say no. I can't do it,”

From lost remotes to deeper faith, my son is teaching me to let go of control and find God’s peace in even the most unexpected places — like the ice dispenser. (Photo provided) By Meg Stout Like all parents, my husband and I have learned a great deal from our children about life. But Paul, having Down Syndrome and Autism, has been my best teacher. Paul cycles through different quirky habits. Imagine pouring yourself a nice drink. You take a sip, place it on the counter and wa

(Photo: Vatican Media) By Hannah Brockhaus/CNA In the first major document of his pontificate , Pope Leo XIV writes that the poor are not...

The Irish alcoholic conquered addiction with the help of grace, prayer and penance, and lived a life completely transformed by Jesus and...

The seminary's annual Open House showed donors and guests that formation is more than academics — it's about forging hearts fully given...

Deacons from across the archdiocese gathered to honor their deceased brothers in the Annual Deacon Memorial Mass at Mount Olivet Catholic...

(Photo: Unsplash) The partisan division that runs deep in America has recently taken a violent turn. Political affiliations manifest...

The innovative new effort will bring compassionate care to the streets of Denver, meeting women right where they are, and where this sort...

(Photo: Adobe Stock) In recent weeks, communities across the country have again been shaken by tragic acts of violence. From Minneapolis...

Revisiting Gilmore Girls  this fall, I’m learning that true freedom isn’t about doing whatever we want — it’s about choosing the good....

George Weigel, syndicated Denver Catholic columnist, addresses a group at The Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization during...

(Photo: Lightstock) The late Father Richard John Neuhaus had a love/hate relationship with the New York Times . Richard was a passionate...

(Photo: Unsplash) It’s October again — the season when the Church pauses to contemplate life at every stage. During Respect Life Month,...

(Photo provided) By Erin Scherer Families gathered to celebrate the Annual Children’s Mass on Saturday at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, a tradition upheld for nearly 30 years. The Mass provides attendees the opportunity to gather with family and loved ones, visit the cemetery and celebrate the lives of their little ones. Many return year after year. “People need to celebrate the life of their child,” said Paulette Kaufman, mission and family care manager at Catholic Funeral

Four college roommates at the University of Denver made the unusual choice to live a rule of life rooted in prayer, virtue and radical...

(Photo: Lightstock) The dignity of every human person is at the heart of the Church’s mission, and Catholics across Northern Colorado...

Holiness and mental health are not mutually exclusive — in fact, God meets us precisely in our struggles. (Photo: Denver Catholic design)...

Annual Night at the Cemetery events at Mt. Olivet Cemetery invite Catholics of all ages to encounter the truth that eternal life is more...

Julian Fellowes should consider adding St. Katharine Drexel to the show's cast — an example of what it means to find something worth more...