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(Photo courtesy of Holy Family High School) For parents of eighth graders, the approach to high school can feel like it arrives all at once. One moment, your child is navigating middle school lockers and homework; the next, you’re weighing decisions that will shape their intellectual, spiritual and personal formation during some of the most influential years of their life. Recognizing how weighty that moment can feel, the Archdiocese of Denver’s Office of Catholic Schools has

(Photo courtesy of Mullen High School, Denver) For Catholic school communities across Northern Colorado, moments of quiet formation often bear fruit far beyond anyone's imagination. This winter, one of those moments unfolded thousands of miles from home — on the cobblestone streets of Bergamo, Italy — as Dale O’Blia, a 2024 graduate of Mullen High School in Denver, carried the Olympic torch. Selected as one of a highly limited number of torchbearers, O'Blia took part in the 6

Justice Department urges Court to reverse Colorado’s exclusion of Catholics from “universal” preschool program (Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Catholic preschools in the Archdiocese of Denver have been seeking equal treatment for more than two years, in the face of Colorado's exclusion of religious schools from their "Universal" Preschool Program (UPK). The fight began in August 2023, when a team of lawyers from Becket filed a lawsuit  against Colorado on behalf of two of

Students, parents and educators celebrate educational freedom — and renewed support for parents as primary educators. Priscilla Rahn, headmaster of Excalibur Classical Academy, speaks during the School Choice Week rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Tuesday. (Photo by Matt Walker) By Matt Walker Hundreds of students, parents and educators gathered at the State Capitol on Tuesday to celebrate National School Choice Week, making visible a fraction of the hundreds of educatio

A Catholic vision of education rooted in dignity, faith and human flourishing. (Photo courtesy of Holy Family High School) A robust Catholic Education should be available to everyone who wants it, but, unfortunately, for a long time, families of students with moderate to severe educational disabilities have struggled to find their place in Catholic schools. Thankfully, many devout men and women have stepped up to change that, driven by the conviction that Catholic education s

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

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

Newman joined a list of several other Catholic saints considered patrons of other aspects of education. Get to know them here. A portrait of a young St. John Henry Newman hangs in Cathedral High School, part of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, in Houston. (Photo: Amira Abuzeid/CNA) By Francesca Pollio-Fenton/EWTN News Pope Leo XIV named St. John Henry Newman a patron saint of Catholic education in a document published on Oct. 28 for the 60th anniversary of Gravissim

(Photo: Pixabay) For the Catholic Church, education has always been understood as a sacred responsibility — one entrusted first and foremost to parents, who are called to form their children not only academically but morally and spiritually as well. Later this month, families across Colorado are invited to gather to celebrate that responsibility and the many ways it is lived out. On Tuesday, January 27, from 1 to 2 p.m., students, parents and educators will gather on the West

'Schools are the most hopeful mission field in the Catholic church today.’ Liam Gallagher, executive director of Cabrini Teaching Fellows, speaks to prospective new teachers. (Photo provided) By Jay Sorgi Catholic schools have always had an intrinsic mission of educating young people in our faith, but Denver Catholic Schools are taking that mission to the next level. Together with the Cabrini Teaching Fellows , members of the Catholic school community took the annual SEEK con

(Photo provided) By Janalee Chmel The scent of flowers filled Presentation of Our Lady Parish in Denver as students processed forward one after another, clutching blossoms to place before Our Lady. Some flowers were carefully wrapped. Others were held tightly in small hands, the stems bending as students tried not to drop their important offerings. At Escuela de Guadalupe, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe isn’t simply a date on the liturgical calendar. It’s personal.  “This

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) After a brief period of service as interim superintendent, the Archdiocese of Denver is pleased to announce that Dr. Scott Elmer will assume the role permanently, effective January 1, 2026. Reflecting on this call, Dr. Elmer shared, “I could not be more excited for this opportunity. I truly believe that our schools are our most potent mission field and the greatest lever we have to build the Kingdom of God and impact the future of our socie

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and representatives from the Archdiocese of Denver, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Parish and STEM School, SHEA Family Charities and others ceremonially break ground on the new building at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic STEM School in Wheat Ridge. (Photo by Neil McDonough) On a bright December morning in Wheat Ridge, the schoolyard at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic STEM School bustled with excitement. Students gathered in their uniforms, families pressed

With Father Mike Schmitz as the keynote speaker, Seeds of Hope celebrated its mission to form young disciples and the families whose lives are transformed. As the keynote speaker, Father Mike Schmitz reflected on the necessity of Catholic education and its role in making disciples of Jesus. (Photo provided) By Jay Sorgi The Denver Tech Center was abuzz with activity late last month, as hundreds of supporters of local Catholic education gathered for the annual Evening of Hope,

What began as a simple request turned into a schoolwide celebration, and a possible modern miracle. For Jessica Carillo and her husband Mario, the arrival of Blessed Miguel Pro to the Westminster Catholic church and school was a providential moment of grace — one that may have led to a miraculous healing. (Photo provided) By Tracy Seul Viviana Chavez never imagined that a single visit to adoration would open the door to a whirlwind of grace, unexpected miracles and a renewed

(Photo: Lightstock) When people find out that I homeschool my five children, they usually say something like, “Wow! You must be really busy.” And while it’s true that yes, we are busy, I think we are less busy than if all of them were in traditional schools. In fact, the primary reason we chose to homeschool in the first place was to set the pace of our lives. When I was fresh out of college, I worked in a Denver parish with a school attached. I figured that someday I’d get m

State bars Catholic preschools & families from its “universal” preschool program (Denver Catholic file photo) Catholic preschools in the Archdiocese of Denver have been seeking equal treatment for more than two years, in the face of Colorado's exclusion of religious schools from their "Universal" Preschool Program (UPK). The fight began in August 2023, when a team of lawyers from Becket filed a lawsuit against Colorado on behalf of two of the Archdiocese of Denver's Catholic

(Photo provided) Betsy H. Boyle, a beloved educator and leader whose life was dedicated to Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Denver and across the United States, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, November 7, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Betsy was the daughter of the late Lois (Hale) and John Boyle and sister of Jack Boyle. Although her roots were in Ohio, her impact extended far beyond, particularly through her decades of service in Catholic education. She is sur

Two Blessed Miguel Pro Catholic Academy students, with faces painted, enjoy the Día de los Muertos Fiesta at the school, complete with homemade delicacies. (Photo by Tracy Seul) By Tracy Seul It was a night of remembrance, music and faith, coinciding with the Church's Hallowtide. The school community at Blessed Miguel Pro Catholic Academy in Westminster came together for their fourth annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta, honoring those who had gone before and blending liturgical

Amid relics, rose gardens and sub sandwiches, Denver’s retired archbishop reminded children — and adults — of the simple beauty of faith and perseverance. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School students were blessed with an unexpected visit with Cardinal Stafford. (Photo provided) By Jay Sorgi It was the Eucharist, sub sandwiches, a showing off of the seminary and a Spirit-filled conversation with a cardinal that got on the same level as a bunch of cookie-filled Catholic school