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A Relic, A Pilgrimage and a Miracle? Blessed Miguel Pro Relic Arrives at Westminster Catholic School
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

Guest Contributor
Nov 245 min read


Colorado Catholic parents and preschools ask Supreme Court for equal treatment
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

Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 143 min read


Remembering Betsy H. Boyle, longtime Catholic school leader and advocate
(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

Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 133 min read


PHOTOS: Faith and Culture Come Alive at Blessed Miguel Pro Catholic Academy's Día de los Muertos Fiesta
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

Guest Contributor
Nov 133 min read


Cookies with the Cardinal: Catholic Schoolers Have Joy-Filled Visit with Cardinal Stafford
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

Guest Contributor
Nov 74 min read


Teaching God’s Beauty: Frassati Catholic Academy’s Becky Heier Named Colorado Art Educator of the Year
Becky Heier, an art teacher at Frassati Catholic Academy in Thornton, has been named the Colorado Private, Independent and Charter School Art Educator of the Year by the Colorado Art Education Association. (Photo courtesy of Frassati Catholic Academy's Facebook) When students step into Becky Heier’s art classroom at Frassati Catholic Academy in Thornton, they find more than brushes and paints. They find a place where creativity becomes prayer and where beauty points to someth

Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 42 min read


Holy Family Tigers Claim State Softball Title, a Triumph of Teamwork and Tenacity
Broomfield's Holy Family High School Tigers became Class 4A State Softball Champions after their decisive win over Windsor High School on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Holy Family High School) At Aurora Sports Park on a brisk October afternoon, Broomfield's Holy Family High School softball team proved that grit, faith and teamwork can overcome even the toughest odds. With a stunning 7–4 comeback win over top-seeded Windsor, the Tigers captured their first Class 4A state champi

Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 283 min read


Faith and Fortitude: How RedBag Keeps Sacred Spaces Safe
(Photo provided) By Caitlin Burm As Catholics, we’re called to safeguard human life and dignity, which is central and sacred to our teaching. That has not changed over time, but what has changed are the ongoing safety concerns that many of us face today when attending our parishes and schools — our sacred spaces. The Archdiocese of Denver continues to take measures to ensure the safety of its parishioners and Catholic school students, according to Deacon Mike Daly , archdi

Guest Contributor
Oct 213 min read


Providence in a Cardboard Box: How God Brought Blessed Miguel Pro to Westminster School
When Viviana Chavez followed a prompting in prayer during Adoration, she couldn’t have imagined it would end with a first-class relic of Blessed Miguel Pro. The Chavez family had the blessing of visiting Blessed Miguel Pro's church in Mexico City — even taking home a relic for the school that bears his name in Westminster, Blessed Miguel Pro Academy. (Photo provided) By Tracy Seul An answer to a prayer “Put your phone away! You can’t be looking things up in Adoration!” Vivian

Guest Contributor
Oct 175 min read


High School Students Serve the Dead — and Find Life in the Process
What began as a simple service project became a living lesson in mercy, prayer and gratitude for St. John Paul the Great High School students at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Juniors from St. John Paul the Great High School in Denver spent the day in service at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery. (Photo provided) By Dr. Shawn Mollenhauer Music Fellow, St. John Paul the Great High School “Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire; Hands, that

Guest Contributor
Oct 143 min read
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