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At Shrine of St. Anne Catholic School in Arvada, love, inclusion and faith are helping a second-grader with autism blossom. Krash, Karvey and Kal Krogh outside of Shrine of St. Anne School in Arvada. (Photo provided) Shortly after Krash Krogh of Arvada turned two, his parents, Meagan and Josh, had the heartbreaking realization that he was not speaking. Diagnosed with severe autism, Krash has been non-verbal for much of his life, except for a short breakthrough when he was fou

The new facility at St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver inspires seminarians to holiness through discipline and brotherhood. The sun rises over the newly completed and blessed Monsignor Glenn Center, a recreation center for seminarians at St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver. (Photo courtesy of Horizon West Builders) Despite frigid temperatures, dozens of donors, seminarians and archdiocesan staff gathered together Friday to warm, inaugurate and bless the newly completed Monsi

Greg Caudle, principal of Notre Dame Catholic School in Denver, celebrates 20 years of service to Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Denver this year. (Photo by Ken Mostek Photography) Catholic educators in the Archdiocese of Denver celebrating milestone service anniversaries in 2026 “To educate is an act of love, it is like giving life,” Pope Francis once said. He called it “ one of the most important challenges for the Church, engaged as she is today in implementing th

Archdiocese of Denver celebrates unity, dignity and Christian hope at Cure d’Ars Parish in Denver on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Photo by Matt Walker) By Matt Walker Faithful from across the archdiocese gathered Monday for the 14th annual Peace and Justice Mass, held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sponsored by the Archdiocese’s Office of Black Catholic Ministry, the annual liturgy and event welcomed individuals into the warmth of community at Cure d’Ars Parish, even despite t

A new hermitage retreat center, Patris Corde, answers the call of the heart for God through silence, prayer and solitude in the Colorado mountains. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains is a brand-new, Catholic, individual, silent retreat center: Patris Corde. (Photo courtesy of Patris Corde) By Karin Gamba Patris Corde is the newly opened silent retreat center within the Archdiocese of Denver, tucked along an off-the-beaten-path country road near the border of Grand and Summit Cou

Catholic retreat focuses on prayer, accompaniment and human dignity Hundreds prayed in solidarity with migrants in a November 2025 Stations of the Cross around the ICE Detention Facility in Aurora. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) In a time when conversations around immigration are often marked by tension and fear, the Church continues to offer a different path — one rooted in prayer, encounter and the unwavering belief in the dignity of every human person. On Saturday, Jan

(Photo courtesy of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) As Catholics across Colorado begin the new year, the weekend of January 24–25 brings an opportunity to express solidarity with our brothers and sisters to the south through the annual Collection for the Church in Latin America. Sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), this special collection supports pastoral ministries in Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean — region

Insights from Behold Your Child's ministry to support grieving parents. (Photo: Lightstock) Studies estimate that one in every five pregnancies ends in the loss of a child, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant mortality. That’s a significant number, yet most mothers and fathers suffer this loss alone because it is difficult to talk about, and the stages of grief are not linear. There can also be a stigma around early loss, so many don’t share openly that it is so

How the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) calls the entire parish into accompaniment, especially as conversions are on the rise. Our Lady of the Mountains Parish in Estes Park recently celebrated the Rite of Entrance and Rite of Welcoming for those seeking to enter the Catholic Church, their first such celebrations in recent memory! (Photo provided) By Cecilia Dietzler The number of adults entering the Catholic Church is steadily increasing in the Archdiocese of

Archdiocesan deacons gather for Deacon Day at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Northglenn in 2023. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) Here’s a list of all the new deacon assignments for the Archdiocese of Denver, including deacons being reassigned to new parishes and deacon retirements. Deacons Assigned to New Parishes Deacon Joseph Crotty, Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Broomfield, effective September 14, 2025, ad nutum archiepiscopi . Deacon Roberto Cuevas, Ascen

In this fourth installment of our series on sacred and religious artists, a local iconographer and Denver Catholic columnist reflects on the interplay between truth and beauty and how both can lead us to Heaven. (Photo provided) By Joe Donelson “I want more people to stop and look at art again,” said artist, iconographer and Denver Catholic columnist Elizabeth Zelasko. As a frequent collaborator with churches and religious institutions in the development of sacred art for s

St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Denver will welcome Christian leaders for prayer and dialogue for a second consecutive year. (Photo courtesy of St. Catherine of Siena Parish) Each January, Christians around the world pause to pray for a unity that reflects Christ’s own desire for his disciples: “that they may all be one” (John 17:21). From January 18 to 25, the universal Church observes the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, a time dedicated to prayer, reflection and mutual

In this third installment of our series, Casey Batt reflects on her journey, through job loss, prayer and parish life, to painting God's healing grace at All Souls Parish in Englewood. Casey Batt paints the Wedding at Cana in her home studio. The painting was installed at All Souls Parish in Englewood, as part of the parish's recent renovation and rededication. (Photo by Matt Walker) By Matt Walker After 18 years, Casey Batt lost her job when her company laid off thousands of

Entrusting lawmakers, families and the common good to God’s providence, asking him to guide decisions that affect life, dignity and society. (Photo: Pixabay) As Colorado’s elected officials return to the State Capitol, a new legislative session begins — a season that will shape laws, policies and priorities affecting families and communities across the state. Each year, the opening of the Colorado State Legislature marks more than the start of debate and decision-making. It i

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) The Archdiocese of Denver has launched a new Office of Capital Campaigns, a significant investment in the future of parish life across Northern Colorado. Led by David Mehr, executive director, the new office is designed to help parishes confidently move forward with major projects that support worship, formation and community. The Office of Capital Campaigns will operate as a centralized Curia-based resource, with services retained directl

In the second installment of our series on sacred and religious artists, the Denver couple reflects on vocation, marriage and creating beauty for God. Nicole and Mark Thomason, pictured here with their five sons at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, are local artists that blend faith and contemporary art. (Photo provided) As a graduate student in theology at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, Mark Thomason bought himself some

(Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities) On any given Tuesday or Thursday, a quiet but powerful work of mercy unfolds inside Samaritan House in downtown Denver. In a space unlike most pediatric clinics, children who are experiencing housing insecurity receive medical and behavioral health care free of charge in an environment designed to honor their dignity and support their families. Through a life-affirming partnership with Every Child Pediatrics, Samaritan House is home to o

The film's Catholic Technical Consultant reacts to "Wake Up Dead Man" and some of the online reception. When faith shows up in popular culture, it often sparks curiosity — and sometimes controversy. But for Catholics in Northern Colorado, the conversation around Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery feels a little closer to home. That’s because Father Scott Bailey, pastor of Risen Christ Parish in Denver, recently shared his reflections on the film in a new YouTube video. T

A family on mission, the Engbloms show how faith-filled communities live the Gospel together. Dr. Bethany Engblom with the addiction team. (Photo provided) Dr. Bethany and Josiah Engblom’s journey of seeing the face of Christ has led them to be the hands and feet of Christ, and in turn, has brought them closer to a deeper love of Christ. This journey of service has led the Loveland residents to a life of deep commitment to a community in Tanzania, as well as instilling a simi

In this first installment of our series on Catholic religious and sacred artists, meet Catholic artist Brie Schulze and the vocation behind her sacred work. Brie Schulze, a local Catholic artist, seeks to bring others into an encounter with God and his saints through her art. (Photo by Juan Andrés Coriat, courtesy of Brie Schulze) By Gennie O'Gara For local Catholic artist Brie Schulze, good art centers on a personal relationship with God. Meditating on sacred art serves as a