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As the Church marks 800 years since St. Francis’ death, Denver Capuchin Franciscans invite Catholics to rediscover his radical witness of peace, simplicity, fraternity, service to the poor and surrender to Christ in an age of division, conflict and distraction. Denver's Annunciation Parish is preparing to celebrate St. Francis of Assisi in style on the 800th anniversary of his death, with a two-day festival complete with prayer, food, fun and two chances to earn a plenary in

Deacon Jim Heatwole raises the cross (L) during a procession as Hung Pham (C) and Deacon Kevin McCutcheon (R) look on Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) It’s the holiest time of the year, as we prepare to enter into Jesus’ suffering, death and resurrection anew. As we prepare for the Holy Triduum — Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday — we no