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A group of people stands smiling in a cemetery with a large cross behind them. They're on a sunny day with a bright blue sky.

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 15, 20253 min read

Brick and white church with arched windows against a blue sky, entrance labeled "925," surrounded by a black fence and potted flowers.

Archdiocese Announces Closure of St. Louis Catholic School in Louisville

After years of declining enrollment and accompanying financial challenges, the parochial school will close its doors at the end of the...

Denver Catholic Staff

Oct 4, 20253 min read

Brick building with large windows and bell tower against blue sky. Fenced playground in front. Calm and sunny atmosphere.

Colorado Permitted to Continue Faith-Based Discrimination by Federal Court

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Federal judges delivered a blow to Colorado Catholic families with preschool-aged children on...

Denver Catholic Staff

Oct 1, 20251 min read

Woman in black shirt smiling outdoors near a religious statue with flowers. Sunny day, natural setting, and peaceful mood.

Superintendent of Catholic Schools to Depart at End of Semester

The decision is the fruit of a period of deep prayer and discernment, during which Dr. Kemmery Hill discerned a call to return to the St....

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 22, 20253 min read

Church interior with altar, cross, and religious statues. Bright lighting, floral decorations, wooden pews, and a serene atmosphere.

PHOTOS: Oratory of St. Frassati Dedicated in Special Ceremony at Frassati Catholic Academy

The new chapel is the culmination of a years-long improvement effort at the Catholic school that bears the name of the Church's newest...

Rocio Madera

Sep 19, 20256 min read

Students in a school hallway, some standing, some walking. Brick walls, staircase, and informational panels create a modern academic setting.

Mullen High School Celebrates Historic Gift Honoring Robert J. Welter

The soon-to-be named Welter Hall at Mullen High School. (Photo provided) For nearly a century, Mullen High School has formed students in...

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 12, 20253 min read

Smiling child with curly hair in a green shirt leans over a table with labeled mini flags. Classroom setting with colorful folders in background.

How to Have a Great School Year

(Photo by Ken Mostek/Mostek Photography) By Kim Mack, LPC St. Raphael Counseling The start of the school year offers Catholic families...

Catholic Charities

Aug 21, 20253 min read

Boy in a green shirt praying with a rosary in church, eyes closed. Blurred stained glass in background, serene atmosphere.

5 Ways to Engage School Spiritually — at Back to School and Through the Year

A student prays during a school gathering at Notre Dame Catholic School in Denver. (Photo by Ken Mostek/Mostek Photography) By Forest...

Guest Contributor

Aug 20, 20254 min read

Crucifix on wall above green chalkboard with faint writing. Classroom setting with muted light and a contemplative, peaceful mood.

Restoring What’s Missing in Catholic Education

(Photo: Lightstock) “I sent my children to Catholic school from kindergarten through college, and now they don’t practice the faith.” ...

Jared Staudt

Aug 14, 20254 min read

A group of smiling people poses with a sports trophy in a gym. Two individuals wear "BE KIND" shirts. A poster hangs in the background.

Heading West: Finding Belonging for the Whole Family

The Bodammer Family - Jared, Jill, Lily, Landon, Tristan and Taelyn. (Photo courtesy of the Bodammer family) By Kyle Van Frank Executive...

Guest Contributor

Jun 24, 20254 min read

Graduates in green caps and gowns pose outdoors by a building. They're smiling, exuding a joyful, celebratory mood under a leafy tree.

‘Let Our Joy Be Complete’: Bishop Machebeuf Bids Farewell with the Class of 2025

The Bishop Machebeuf High School Class of 2025 poses for a photo in the school courtyard before graduation on Friday, May 23. (Photo...

Denver Catholic Staff

May 27, 20254 min read

Students walking and talking outside Bishop Machebeuf High School. The setting features green and red school building colors and a tree.

Bishop Machebeuf High School is closing, but its legacy will go on

(Photo by A&D Creative) When Bishop Machebeuf High School’s class of 2025 receive their diplomas on May 23, they will be the last of more...

Roxanne King

May 22, 20258 min read

Crucifix in focus in a classroom; blurred teacher writes on whiteboard. Students seated, vibrant wall colors in the background.

Belonging in Faith: How Denver's Catholic Schools Are Embracing All Learners from Kindergarten to High School

(Photo: Adobe Stock) By Gladys Oster Marketing & Events Manager FIRE Foundation of Denver A new wave of inclusive Catholic education is...

Guest Contributor

May 20, 20256 min read

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Archdiocese Launches Catholic Schools Review Focused on Mission, Viability and Long-Term Sustainability

Formal recommendations expected later this fall; committee work just beginning (Photo: Lightstock) The Archdiocese of Denver has launched...

Denver Catholic Staff

May 7, 20253 min read

An elderly man in white robes shakes hands with a woman in a pink sweater in an ornate room, conveying warmth and connection.

Pope Francis: A Shepherd of Belonging

Pope Francis greets a guest at the Vatican on the International Day of Disabled Persons in December of 2022. (Photo: Vatican Media) By...

Guest Contributor

Apr 29, 20255 min read

Three smiling girls in plaid skirts and maroon tops dance joyfully indoors. People seated in the background watch and applaud.

Friendship in Fullness: Building Christ-Centered Community

Pippa, Taelyn and Poppy walk the runway together at the FIRE Foundation of Denver’s annual Hearts on FIRE Fundraiser & Fashion Show....

Guest Contributor

Apr 4, 20254 min read

Joseph, Most Just: World Down Syndrome Day and the Head of the Holy Family

Anna praying to St. Joseph in front of St. Mary’s Catholic Virtue School in Littleton. (Photo courtesy of the Langston family/FIRE...

Guest Contributor

Mar 19, 20254 min read

Bishop Machebeuf High School President takes new position in Minnesota

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) The Archdiocese of Denver announces, with gratitude and sadness, the resignation of Erich Hoffer,...

Archdiocese of Denver

Jun 4, 20242 min read

Holy Family Student Chosen as Colorado Youth In Government Governor for 2024

Qynton Salyer, a Holy Family High School junior, has had a busy and interesting year. He is a Forensic Council member on the Speech and...

Carol Nesbitt

May 28, 20243 min read

Out-of-this-world Good Shepherd Catholic School project goes viral

Screenshot of Audrey Hayes' viral TikTok video detailing daughter Alice's project One local Catholic school student is getting attention...

Denver Catholic Staff

May 24, 20241 min read

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