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When tragedy struck, Linda Platt’s life changed forever — not only through loss but through a deeper encounter with Christ.  (Photo provided) Raised in Mexico in a close-knit Catholic family, Platt had always dreamed of becoming a missionary. But when her mother was killed suddenly in a car accident while Platt was expecting her second child, she found herself questioning everything she believed.    “It was a difficult moment in my life,” Platt said. “Even though I was Cathol

(Photo provided) For Kary Lara, ministry is more than a role; it is a calling that has shaped every part of her life. As director of religious education (DRE) for St. Vincent and St. Mary of the Crown Parishes in Basalt and Carbondale, she serves both English- and Spanish-speaking communities nestled in Colorado’s mountain region, helping families encounter Christ through faith formation, sacraments and service.    Since the parishes are small and close-knit, Lara wears many

(Photo provided) For Mary Ann Looby, retirement has been anything but slowing down. Instead, she has poured her gifts and professional...

(Photo provided) For more than two decades, Sally Ivers has been walking alongside young people, helping them discover their God-given...

(Photo provided) In a world that often pulls families in every direction, Lisa and Todd Welch are building a movement that brings them...

If you ask Patrick Nieukirk why he stepped into leadership for Summit Men’s Ministry, he won’t start with strategy or numbers. He’ll start with brotherhood. “Today, men are isolated,” Nieukirk explained. “They’re leaving their families and struggling with addiction and loneliness. One in three men in the pews don’t have real male friendships in their parish. Brotherhood makes men stronger. It makes families stronger. It makes the Church stronger. That’s why I’m doing this.”

(Photo provided) For Sam Schultz, a life of service began with an unexpected detour.    While driving through Denver six years ago,...

When Devin Hays felt the first bump on his head, he was more concerned about finals than his health.    “I had gotten strep twice that...

(Photo provided) For Laura Acosta, a parishioner at Holy Cross in Thornton, saving the lives of the most vulnerable through prayer has...

For Chas Canfield, working at Catholic Charities is more than just a job; it’s a calling.   As the operations manager at the 48th Avenue...

(Photo by Marie San José) For the past 20 years, Dee and Steve Perez have been a steady presence at the St. Elizabeth of Hungary sandwich...

What happens when faith and service come together in marriage? For Stephen Kocmoud and Julia Salinas, the answer is a life filled with...

Photo Provided. In the shadow of Mount Meeker, nestled among Colorado’s majestic peaks, Camp St. Malo welcomes visitors from across the...