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A Journey of ‘Yes’: How God Led Me Home to the Catholic Church

A Denver mother shares how marriage, motherhood and grace led her from the Methodist church through OCIA and into the Catholic Church. Amanda Flageolle found her way home to the Catholic Church slowly, quietly, over time. Now three years a Catholic, she looks back with gratitude. (Photo by Bettinger Photography) By Amanda Flageolle 2012. A lovely spring day for a walk with my future husband. “Allen, what would you think about going to church with me this Sunday?” I asked as w

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May 75 min read

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The Rosary Leads a Boulder Nursing Home Resident to the Catholic Church at 73

Thanks to the faithful witness and presence of volunteers from The Rosary Team, one man decided to become Catholic, the culmination of a seven-decade-long journey. From left to right in the back row, Rosary Team volunteers Judy Demarest, Sean Wynne, Diane Dallin, Dorothy Bustamente. In the front row, Warren and Miguel, two Boulder Canyon residents. (Photo provided) By Teresa Rodriguez Founder & President The Rosary Team "After all of the excitement yesterday, I couldn't fall

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Mar 172 min read

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Entering the Divine Love Story: Northern Colorado Comes Home to the Catholic Church

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

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Mar 73 min read

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PHOTOS | Something Is Calling Them: A New Generation Finds Its Way to the Catholic Church

Denver's annual Rite of Election on the First Sunday of Lent saw 200 more catechumens than last year — a 35% rise — pointing to a marked increase in curiosity towards the Church, especially among the young. Hundreds — 200 more than last year — gathered for the annual Rite of Election at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on Feb. 21. The ceremony is an ancient one marking the formal beginning of the final stretch of preparation before entering the Church at th

Sheryl Tirol

Feb 278 min read

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Your Parish Needs You as Converts Enter the Catholic Church

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

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Jan 195 min read

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‘We Never Talked About God in 25 Years’: A Fort Collins Family’s Journey Back to the Catholic Faith

A full-circle moment, the Smith family found their way back to the Church after decades away. (Photo provided) Wendy Smith can remember...

Jacqueline Gilvard Landry

Sep 20, 20255 min read

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She Lost Her Sight to Violence, But Found Her Vision in Christ: Cristal’s Testimony of Faith

Surviving trauma and a traumatic brain injury, Cristal came to find true peace and real forgiveness in Jesus Christ and his Church....

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Sep 9, 20253 min read

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He Wasn’t Even Catholic — But God Was Calling Him to Be a Priest: Father Jeff Wilborn’s Story

The motorcycle crashed, the girl left, and God called. (Photo by Neil McDonough) By Ryan Bagley When thinking about how someone might...

Ryan Bagley

Sep 8, 20256 min read

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Why This Catholic Athlete Became a Missionary After Encountering Jesus in the Eucharist

One FOCUS missionary’s move to mission. (Photo provided) By Ryan Chacon I grew up in a practicing Catholic family and attended Holy...

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Sep 6, 20253 min read

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A True Seeker: Henry’s Journey to the Catholic Church through Atheism, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism

The now-OCIA director in Boulder reflects on his journey to abundant life in the Catholic Church. Seeking something bigger than himself,...

Clare Kneusel-Nowak

Sep 2, 20258 min read

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“God is a gentleman. He can’t enter your heart unless you let him in”

A testimony of wounds, searching and a healing encounter with Christ Monica, Armando and their family at Christmas Mass in Fort Morgan....

Rocio Madera

Aug 23, 20256 min read

The Silent Moment in My Car That Changed Everything

How God rekindled my love for the Catholic Church. (Photo provided) The most important moment of my life occurred in a silent, hidden...

Mallory Smyth

Aug 20, 20255 min read

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Loved Into Life: Ted Nagy’s Story

How family, friends and an abuela brought one prodigal son back to the Church. Long before Ted Nagy's return to the Church, his...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Aug 19, 20258 min read

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Jesus Wept With Us: A Modern Mary and a Modern St. Joseph Walk Their Daughter to Her Heavenly Home

How one girl's faith amid cancer diagnosis and treatment sparked a movement of faith and mercy, and brought her stepfather home to the...

Guest Contributor

Aug 18, 20258 min read

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With God, Nothing is Impossible: Taylor and Logan's Journey from Marriage to the Catholic Church

Former "nones," Taylor and Logan found their way to the Catholic Church through restlessness and love. Where Sundays used to be filled...

Guest Contributor

Aug 17, 20258 min read

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A Return to Faith: The Quiet Revival in Our Churches

Faith is on the rise in Colorado, with a number of local parishes seeing an increase in conversions and spiritual curiosity. (Photo by...

Clare Kneusel-Nowak

Aug 15, 202510 min read

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From Marijuana, Meth and Misery to the Mass: One Teen’s Story of Divine Rescue

Drugs didn’t kill her, but emptiness almost did — until Jesus found her and saved her. Liza found herself seeking meaning in all the...

Clare Kneusel-Nowak

Aug 15, 20258 min read

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From Noise to Grace: A Couple’s Journey Home to the Catholic Church, Right Before Their Wedding

In a love story rooted in the Church, the Nelsons found their way home through silence, sacraments and saints. Anna and Taylor Nelson...

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Aug 13, 20256 min read

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A Sacramental Smorgasbord: One Family’s Six-Sacrament Entrance into the Catholic Church

The Hodd Family’s Journey to the Church Through Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Matrimony (Photo provided) By Maria O’Malley...

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Aug 12, 20255 min read

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From Antique Shop to Conversion: Kira’s Journey

A chance encounter with the Blessed Mother, a family Cathedral connection and a whole lot of grace brought Kira home to the Catholic...

Guest Contributor

Aug 11, 20255 min read