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Dozens of altar servers joined in the celebration of Deacon Riley Blanchard's ordination to the transitional diaconate. (Photo by Jason Smith/The Things That I See Photography) The 9:30 Mass at St. Mary Parish in Littleton reliably draws a young crowd, but last Sunday’s was a record breaker. More than 60 altar servers lined the front pews as 8 priests and one beloved archbishop concelebrated the ordination Mass of Deacon Riley Blanchard, the first U.S. vocation for the Spanis

The Holy Family Tigers brought home their ninth program title on Saturday, besting rival Kent Denver. (Photo by Brody Vonderhofen, courtesy of Holy Family High School) The girls' basketball team at Holy Family High School in Broomfield might have given up losing for Lent this year, as the Class 4A team took home its ninth program title and second state championship after a 52-46 victory over its old Metropolitan League rival, Kent Denver. After what could have been the most d

During the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, the Catholic Church offers the faithful an opportunity to draw nearer to God through the example of the holy man of Assisi. The Capuchin Franciscans at Annunciation Parish in Denver are excited to welcome pilgrims for the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, currently underway. The Denver parish has been designated a pilgrimage site at which faithful can receive a plenary indulgence, under the typical conditions. (Denver Catholic file photo) On

Denver Catholic sat down with Archbishop-designate Golka ahead of his March 25th Installation as the sixth Archbishop of Denver. Archbishop-designate James Golka will be installed as the sixth Archbishop of Denver on March 25, 2026. ( Denver Catholic file photo) Before being installed as the sixth archbishop of Denver, Archbishop-designate James Golka spoke to the Denver Catholic on Feb. 24 in Colorado Springs about his family, faith and vocation. From a large Catholic fa

Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead, a Boston College leader, brings more than two decades of Catholic higher education leadership to Colorado’s Jesuit university as it nears 150 years. Regis University in Denver announced Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead as its new president Monday. (Photo courtesy of Regis University) In a constantly connected, on-the-go world, the new president of Regis University is seeking to foster deeper connection and community — both on campus and throughout De

Queen of Peace Parish in Aurora and St. Cajetan Parish in Denver received first-class relics of six Mexican martyrs. Faithful from Queen of Peace Parish in Aurora and St. Cajetan Parish in Denver honored and remembered six Cristero martyrs, venerating a relic containing bone fragments of each of them. (Photo by Juan Andrés Coriat/Denver Catholic) The historic cry of the Cristeros, “¡Viva Cristo Rey!” (“Long live Christ the King!”), echoed last weekend in Denver as Queen of Pe

Faithful from across the archdiocese unite the nation’s divisions with Christ’s sacrifice in the Eucharist at the Archdiocese's annual Mass for Healing and Reconciliation. Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez celebrated the annual Mass for Healing and Reconciliation, sponsored by the Archdiocesan Committee for Racial Equality and Justice. (Photo by Ryan Brady/Denver Catholic) By Ryan Brady Catholics from across the archdiocese gathered Sunday at Curé d’Ars Parish in Denver

(Photo by Grant Whitty/Denver Catholic) The Archdiocese of Denver is preparing to celebrate a historic moment in the life of the local Church: the installation of Archbishop-designate James R. Golka as the 6 th Archbishop of Denver. Clergy, religious and lay faithful from across northern Colorado are invited to gather in prayer and thanksgiving as Archbishop-designate Golka begins his ministry as shepherd of the archdiocese. Registration is now open for those who wish to a

The immersive training and community program molds teachers to grow and integrate Christ into their vocation and beyond. (Photo provided) A community of young Catholic teachers in Denver aims not only to infuse the faith into every aspect of their vocation in the archdiocese’s Catholic schools, but also to bring others closer to Christ. Cabrini Teaching Fellows, a groundbreaking professional and personal formation program, has gathered recent college graduates from across th

Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila visited Queen of Vietnamese Martyrs Parish in Wheat Ridge ahead of his upcoming retirement to give thanks to God for their work together over the last 13 years. (Photo by Olivia Britt/Denver Catholic) Fifty years ago, in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, citizens of Vietnam courageously fled their home country in search of a better life here in the United States, and a group of refugees made their home here in Denver. Today, what was once

For Jeremiah Obiano, Deacon Enrique Cruz and Joseph Trinh, following God's call meant leaving their families and homelands to serve the Church in Denver. (Photo provided) On a brisk morning in Denver, as sunlight shines through stained glass, a young seminarian kneels in prayer before Mass. Though his voice still carries an accent and rhythm of a country thousands of miles away, among these pews and parishioners, he is home. A Calling That Began Thousands of Miles Away Deacon

In a historic first for his time in Denver, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila led the opening prayer for the Colorado House of Representatives on a snowy Friday morning. Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila led the invocation from the floor of the Colorado House of Representatives on March 6, a historic first as he comes to the end of his formal ministry in Northern Colorado. (Photo by Neil McDonough/Denver Catholic) “Lord, our God, we praise you, thank you and adore you for the be

(Photo: Adobe Stock) At Holy Rosary Parish in Denver, a model of intentional accompaniment guides couples step by step toward a deeper experience of the sacrament of marriage. In a culture where “forever” seems increasingly fragile and divorce has become almost an automatic response, the Church faces an urgent and profoundly human challenge: How can couples be better prepared to receive the sacrament of marriage and, even more, how can they be accompanied so that they remain

Hundreds gathered for a Rite of Election ceremony in Windsor last month, encouraged by Bishop Jorge Rodríguez to enter the story of God's love for each person. Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez encouraged those entering the Church at Easter to enter into the divine love story during the annual Rite of Election ceremony at Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Windsor. (Photo by Joe Donelson/Denver Catholic) By Joe Donelson Last month, Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Windsor

Daniel Igoe, a seminarian at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, walks to class with fellow seminarians. (Photo by Grant Whitty) From Classroom to Conviction In a theology classroom at the former Bishop Machebeuf High School, Joseph Tynan encountered a line from Gaudium et Spes that would help shape the course of his life towards his vocation. Jesus Christ “fully reveals man to man himself and makes his supreme calling clear," he recalled. “I came to understand t

(Photo provided) By Forest Barnette The year is 1912. A tired but determined Italian immigrant sits across from a Coloradan carpenter. Though the mid-April chill doesn’t betray it, a summer heat fast approaches the Rocky Mountain foothills — and there is much to do. Together, this mismatched pair draws up plans to house local orphan girls for the third consecutive summer camp hosted by a fledgling religious order. The head of that community sits at this table against all

(Denver Catholic file photo) It is with deep sorrow, yet firm hope in the Resurrection, that the Archdiocese of Denver announces the passing of Deacon Pablo Simon Salas, who entered eternal life on February 27, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family. Deacon Salas was born on May 10, 1946, in Matamoros, Mexico, to Pablo Salas and Hermelinda Miranda. He was baptized on March 27, 1947, at Our Lady of Refuge Parish in Matamoros. When he was seven years old, his f

Hundreds of Catholic school students gathered for a bittersweet tradition before the archbishop’s retirement. (Photo by Neil McDonough/Denver Catholic) By Tracy Seul It’s a rite of passage for fifth graders across the archdiocese. Every year, Catholic schools bring hundreds of students to a special Mass with Archbishop Aquila at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. But this year's Masses were bittersweet, as they marked the last time Archbishop Aquil

(Photo provided) At St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish , Eymi Nava serves faithfully as the young adult ministry coordinator, guiding others in their walk with God just as she was once guided herself. Her journey of discipleship began years ago when, as a twelve-year-old, she joined a youth group that deeply shaped her faith. “It helped me get to know the Lord,” she recalled. “The young people around me supported me so much, and now I want to do the same for others.”

(Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) The faithful of Northern Colorado are warmly invited to join the Archdiocese of Denver for a Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, as the local Church gathers in prayer and gratitude for his nearly 14 years of faithful service as shepherd of the archdiocese. The Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, March 22, at 2:30 p.m. at Light of the World Parish, located at 10306 W. Bowles Avenue in Littleton. This Mass offers the