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Last year, 18-year-old Lexi Arguello died after complications from a late-term abortion. Activists say staff waited too long to call 911 — and note that women continue to be injured at the clinic. Catholic school students in uniform hold “I am the Pro-Life Generation” signs at the Colorado March for Life in Denver on Friday, April 11, 2025. (Photo: Kate Quiñones/EWTN News) By Kate Quiñones/EWTN News In Colorado, advocates for life are gathering to remember a young woman who d

Archbishop James Golka greeted and spent time with Hispanic parish leaders during the second annual Convocation for Hispanic Parish Leaders at Most Precious Blood Parish in Denver. (Photo: Rocio Madera/El Pueblo Católico) A simple but profound message marked the second annual Convocation for Hispanic Parish Leaders on August 22: God has a plan, and we are called to seek it and discern it. At the annual event, held at Most Precious Blood Parish in Denver and organized by the O

Archdiocese of Denver Totus Tuus missionaries spent the summer serving in parishes across Northern Colorado, teaching young people about God and introducing them to him in prayer. (Photo provided) By Pattrica Serrano-Bann When summer comes, most people head to the mountains, start their vacation time or finally get rest. But across Colorado, a different kind of movement takes shape each summer: missionary work. Year after year, young missionaries spend their summer in gymnas

Denver Archbishop James Golka has been in Northern Colorado for just about six months now, and boy, has it been busy! He's visited schools, parishes and ministries. He's celebrated Confirmations. He's broken ground on new churches. He's visited with archdiocesan priests and deacons. He's led Eucharistic processions and retreat days. In all these pastoral visits, the faithful across the archdiocese have been able to get to know their new shepherd a bit better, sharing apprecia

Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul walk in the annual Friends of the Poor Walk in support of the Denver Metro Council of the society. (Photo provided) When a single mother left an abusive situation, she faced a new crisis as she struggled to keep a roof over the heads of her four children. Working a job that paid just above minimum wage, she had fallen behind on her rent and faced the possibility of eviction. The stress of caring for her children weighed heavily on

Hundreds of faithful took part in Denver’s first Marian Day, held on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in a gathering marked by faith, prayer and devotion. At the conclusion of the first Marian Day in the Archdiocese of Denver, the faithful walked together in procession, united in prayer and devotion to the Virgin Mary. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) “Mary’s yes can change the whole world.” With these moving words from his homily, De

New school leaders across the Archdiocese of Denver see their vocations as opportunities to share the Gospel, build up communities and inspire children and families. From left to right, Shirelle Edghill, principal of Frassati Catholic Academy in Thornton, David Cichos, principal of St. Therese Catholic Classical School in Aurora, and Sydney Corbiserio, assistant principal and dean of curriculum at St. Stephen Catholic School in Glenwood Springs, are pictured during a recent t

Three adult converts share their journeys to the Catholic Church and the new life they found in Jesus Christ. (Photo by Neil McDonough/Denver Catholic) Most Catholics, baptized as babies, don’t remember their spiritual birthday, when they became children of God. It’s a far-off thing, existing only in dusty scrapbooks on dark shelves in chilly basements or garages. But for some — a growing amount, to be sure — the Lord calls a bit more slowly but no less emphatically. For thes

Six years after the new church was dedicated, Archbishop Golka reminded parishioners that God’s work continues. Denver Archbishop James Golka celebrated Mass in honor of the sixth anniversary of the dedication of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Fort Collins, reminding the parishioners that their parish is made of living stones. (Photo by Karsen Flies/Denver Catholic) By Karsen Flies “This is a beautiful church,” Denver Archbishop James Golka told parishioners gathered at St

Family ministries at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Broomfield are leading couples and children closer together and nearer to Christ. (Photo by Neil McDonough/Denver Catholic) On weekday mornings, whether it is 20 degrees or 80, Mike and Erika Oakes carry their coffee to the front porch of their home and spend 15 minutes in prayer before the day begins. When their two children were younger, the couple would catch small fingers parting the window blinds, two little faces watch

Pastors, parish staff and ministry leaders gathered for the Archdiocese of Denver’s annual Parish Leaders Convocation to pray, discern and strengthen parish life by listening to God’s plan for each community. Andrew McGown, executive director of evangelization and mission, leads the Parish Leader's Convocation in Denver. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) More than 100 parish leaders from across the archdiocese gathered in Denver on Tuesday for a daylong convocat

Inspired by the Good Samaritan and founded by Denver Archbishop James V. Casey, the nation’s first purpose-built homeless shelter continues answering Christ's call to love neighbors through faithful acts of compassion. Father Barnabas Eichor, O.F.M. Cap., celebrated a special 40th anniversary Mass for Samaritan House in Denver. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) The country’s first homeless shelter designed as such is turning 40, with a humble yet impactful cele

Catholic Charities volunteers help Father Kevin Kasel (right) move to his new parish in Arvada. (Photo provided) Every summer, priests throughout the Archdiocese of Denver receive new parish assignments, beginning a new chapter in their ministry. While these transitions bring exciting opportunities to serve new communities, they also entail a practical challenge that often goes unnoticed: the move from one rectory to another. This year, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese o

The beloved pastor, faithful friend and holy priest was honored and celebrated by thousands at his vigil and funeral, most especially for leading souls to "Jesus, who loves you." Denver Archbishop James Golka celebrated the August 6 funeral Mass for Monsignor Ken Leone at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) It was a beautiful, cool summer day in Downtown Denver as a classic Catholic hymn rang out: “O God beyond a

The seventh annual fundraiser for the Archdiocese of Denver camp’s missionary program brought together families, missionaries and supporters for a day of races, laughter and joyful encounter in the Rocky Mountains. Runners make their way through the sliding obstacle of the adventure race during Fiat Fest. (Photo courtesy of Annunciation Heights) To the Heights… of silliness? At Annunciation Heights, the Archdiocese of Denver’s camp, that might just be part of the mission. Hun

(Photo provided) "For her, life was Christ and death was gain." Father Jacob Machado, from his mother's funeral homily This month, the Archdiocese of Denver honors Mary Machado, who passed into eternal life on June 24, 2026, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, as our Disciple of the Month. For the nearly four decades Mary lived in Denver, she poured her life out in faithful service to her family, her homeschool community and the priests and seminarians of the archdi

Archbishop James Golka welcomed thousands of Knights from around the world as the Catholic fraternal order highlighted unity, evangelization and record charitable service. Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly delivers his annual report at the 144th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus. In the report, he pays homage to Pope St. John Paul II who visited Denver in 1993 and transformed the local church. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) In a moving display of th

Denver Archbishop James Golka (center) smiles for a photo with Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, S.D.B., Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar (to his left), Father Paul Htut, parochial vicar at Risen Christ Parish in Denver (to his right), and other priests visiting for the National Conference of Burmese-American Catholics. (Photo by Matt Walker/Denver Catholic) “Perhaps the most beautiful aspect of the conference is that it reflects the Church itself: many cultures, many languages, but on

(Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities) Every day, people across the Archdiocese of Denver come to St. Raphael Counseling seeking hope. They arrive carrying anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship struggles and other challenges, and they find compassionate professionals who accompany them on the path to healing. Now, St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities, is inviting experienced licensed mental health professionals to become part of that mission. As a ministry

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque’s major relics drew pilgrims from across Northern Colorado for prayer, veneration and a historic meeting with Denver’s own Servant of God Julia Greeley. A father and daughter kneel in prayer before major relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque at Denver's Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) Denver’s Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception became home to a second apostle of the Sacred