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From a clean sanctuary to hospital bedsides to the mission fields of Mexico, Sue Gomez serves quietly and gives God her best. (Photo provided) Long before the first Mass of the day at Annunciation Parish in Denver, someone has already unlocked the doors and swept the floors. Most parishioners never think about who does it. Sue Gomez prefers it that way. She cleans the sanctuary, prepares for Mass and arranges the flowers. Her pastor, Father Christopher Gama, OFM Cap., who n

At a solemn Transitus liturgy in Denver, hundreds marked the anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death by retracing his final journey — and reflecting on his enduring call to simply follow Jesus. Hundreds celebrated the life and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi on the 800th anniversary of his death through the Transitus, a special Franciscan prayer service, Mass, Adoration, Night Prayer and Blessings of Animals. (Photo by Christina Antus/Denver Catholic) It was a cool, somb

Saint Francis in Ecstasy by Jusepe de Ribera, c. 1639. (Photo: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons) Everyone's favorite Gospel-preaching, animal-loving, creation-protecting saint's feast day is coming up quickly! This year's Feast of St. Francis of Assisi takes on special meaning as the Church commemorates the 800th anniversary of his death and reflects on his legacy. We're in the midst of a Jubilee of St. Francis, too, which means there are special graces and plenary indulge

As the Church marks 800 years since St. Francis’ death, Denver Capuchin Franciscans invite Catholics to rediscover his radical witness of peace, simplicity, fraternity, service to the poor and surrender to Christ in an age of division, conflict and distraction. Denver's Annunciation Parish is preparing to celebrate St. Francis of Assisi in style on the 800th anniversary of his death, with a two-day festival complete with prayer, food, fun and two chances to earn a plenary in