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Archbishop Golka Calls Faithful to Renewal and Communion in First Easter Homily in Denver
As Catholics from around the archdiocese gathered to celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection, the new archbishop emphasized how transformative that event was, is and continues to be in the life of every Christian. Archbishop James Golka blesses Massgoers during the recessional following Easter Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) “Alleluia! Alleluia! He is risen! He is risen indeed!” echoed through the Cathed

André Escaleira, Jr.
4 days ago4 min read


PHOTOS: Archbishop Golka Celebrates First Holy Thursday in Denver
Just as Jesus stooped low to wash the apostles’ feet, Denver’s new archbishop said in his homily during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, each Christian is called, commanded, to love neighbor. Archbishop James Golka washes the feet of a parishioner during his first Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) Imagine, for a moment, Jesus’ Last Supper. An evening meal pre-electricity

André Escaleira, Jr.
Apr 24 min read


4 Things I Learned from My First Month of Daily Mass
A simple question posed in a quiet chapel led to a 31-day Mass streak, a series of powerful spiritual lessons and a deep peace that only Jesus can give. (Photo: Unsplash) It was a quiet Saturday afternoon. I found myself in my parish’s chapel, yelling at God, angry at him for calling a dear friend to move away. Between tirades came a reply that echoed in the silence: “What if you loved me this much?” Now, I wish I could say I piously realized the error of my ways, repented,

André Escaleira, Jr.
Nov 17, 20255 min read


Hospital Hallways Become Holy Ground: Extraordinary Ministers Share Christ’s Healing Love
Through the ministry of extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, hospital rooms become places of grace and quiet encounter with Jesus. By Jay Sorgi Sometimes, they give Jesus to a patient who is recovering and ready to return home to their family. At other times, they give the Eucharist to someone who is receiving Jesus for the last time before returning home to the Father. Teresa Doyle has been bringing Christ in the Precious Body to patients at St. Anthony Hospital in Lak

Guest Contributor
Nov 14, 20254 min read


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...

Guest Contributor
Sep 6, 20253 min read


How a Baby Schooled Me
(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) I sat in front of a baby at Mass Sunday, and I ended up the one crying. I actually got to church...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Feb 12, 20254 min read


The Eucharist and the Mission of the Laity: The Case of Extraordinary Ministers
After writing about mission and the call to holiness , I was asked to answer this question: “How did extraordinary ministers of holy...

Jared Staudt
Aug 22, 20244 min read


Stolen Eucharist sparks call for increased devotion amid spiritual warfare concerns
(Photo: Josh Applegate) “Amen, amen I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Aug 16, 20244 min read


Q&A: Denverite artist's creations displayed at the National Eucharistic Congress
Gwyneth Thompson's depiction of Our Lady of Champion's apparitions to Adele Brise incorporates elements from the three apparitions in one...

Denver Catholic Staff
Jul 19, 20244 min read


400 Denverite pilgrims head to Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress
Pilgrims headed to the National Eucharistic Congress receive a blessing for safe travels. (Photo provided) Nearly 400 pilgrims are on...

Denver Catholic Staff
Jul 16, 20241 min read


“I wept in thanksgiving for this great gift”: National Eucharistic Pilgrimage finds home at 100-year-old Sacred Heart in Roggen
Parish welcomes national pilgrimage on their 100th anniversary Photo by Michelle Linnebur The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage was a...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Jun 21, 20245 min read


WATCH: Downtown procession a moment of grace-filled witness
Sunday’s procession through downtown Denver was a powerful witness to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The Eucharistic...

Denver Catholic Staff
Jun 12, 20241 min read


PHOTOS: Nearly 5,000 brave heat for largest Eucharistic procession in Denver history
By Kate Quiñones/CNA In the glaring hot sun, nearly 5,000 filled the streets of downtown Denver in a Eucharistic procession on Sunday,...

Catholic News Agency
Jun 12, 20244 min read


Nearly 5,000 process through the heart of Denver to give testimony to Real Presence of Jesus
(Photo by Andy Sanchez) Downtown Denver ground to a halt Sunday morning, as nearly five thousand faithful descended upon the economic,...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Jun 9, 20247 min read


Littleton, big devotion: Light of the World Parish a beacon for Eucharistic pilgrimage
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila received the Eucharistic Lord at Light of the World Catholic Parish in Littleton, following a small...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Jun 8, 20244 min read


PHOTOS: Mountaintop Moment: National Eucharistic Pilgrimage arrives in Colorado!
Photo courtesy of Greg Effinger The largest pilgrimage in United States history has arrived in the Archdiocese of Denver! Having crossed...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Jun 6, 20242 min read


God has a message for YOU at every Mass
(Photo: Unsplash) Do you ever wish you could hear directly from God a little more often? That he would chime in every once in a while...

Mary Beth Bonacci
May 31, 20245 min read


Two Denver Catholic young adults among Eucharistic Pilgrims walking across US
Shayla Elm (left) and Jennifer Torres (right) are two Denver Catholic young adults serving as perpetual pilgrims. They, along with the...

André Escaleira, Jr.
May 26, 20243 min read


Bl. Carlo Acutis’ Eucharistic Miracles exhibit coming to Conifer!
(Photo: Unsplash) The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is underway, which means that Jesus is making his way to northern Colorado! As he...

Denver Catholic Staff
May 21, 20241 min read


Movie on Blessed Carlo Acutis and his love for the Eucharist opens this weekend
By David Ramos, Catholic News Agency The film “Eucharistic Miracles: The Heartbeat of Heaven” about Blessed Carlo Acutis and the...

Catholic News Agency
May 19, 20242 min read
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