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Archbishop Golka Discusses Julia Greeley and Kendrick Castillo with the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints
While in Rome to receive his pallium from Pope Leo XIV, the Denver archbishop met with Vatican officials to advance the causes of canonization. From left to right: John Magee, archdiocesan chancellor; Father Bogusław Turek, C.S.M.A., undersecretary for the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints; Denver Archbishop James Golka; Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez; Deacon Doug Flinn, archdiocesan general counsel; and Father Patrick Dorélus of the Dicastery. (Photo by André Escal

André Escaleira, Jr.
Jun 303 min read


Julia Greeley: Former Slave Who May Become an American Saint
COMMENTARY: Denver’s ‘Angel of Charity’ spent her life bringing Christ’s love to the poor, one wagonload at a time. Julia Greeley lived a life of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. (Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Denver) By Angelo Stagnaro/National Catholic Register At the last reckoning, America has produced 10 canonized saints — 11 if you count Mother Teresa, who became an honorary U.S. citizen in 1996. In addition, we have five blesseds and 15 venerables. We cert

National Catholic Register
Jun 154 min read


A Heart for A Nation: U.S. Bishops Turn to Sacred Heart Ahead of America’s 250th Birthday
As the United States of America approaches its 250th anniversary, Catholics are invited to prayer, renewal and a deeper encounter with Christ’s love, a devotion with deep roots in Denver. The Sacred Heart of Jesus statue at the Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden overlooks the Archdiocese of Denver, and will be the site of local consecrations on June 11 and 12. (Photo courtesy of the Mother Cabrini Shrine) The United States of America turns 250 years old on July 4. 23 days before

Jay Sorgi
Jun 46 min read


American Holiness: 5 Catholic Saints and Witnesses Who Reveal 250 Years of Grace in Our Nation's Story
As America marks 250 years, these saints and holy witnesses show how God has raised up Catholics to educate, serve, evangelize and strengthen the Church in the United States. (Photo: Denver Catholic design) Editor's Note: As we zoom in on our country's 250 years, we see the many saints and witnesses that God has raised up to build up his Kingdom here on earth. These souls shine for their courageous preaching of the Gospel, their prayerful devotion, their love for the poor and

Aaron Lambert
Jun 27 min read


Archbishop Aquila: On Mission Over the Years
A timeline of episcopal service in Northern Colorado (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) 2015-2016: Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation and Sealed & Sent "The world needs saints. Even as our society becomes more distant from faith and more forgetful of God, it still hungers for joyful witnesses who have been transformed by Christ. At the same time, new generations of Catholics need grace to sustain them in a non-Christian environment. To answer these needs, I have

Aaron Lambert
Mar 620 min read


New Documentary on Servant of God Julia Greeley Released
Denver's own "Angel of Charity," Servant of God Julia Greeley, is the subject of a new, free 13-minute-long documentary produced by the...

Denver Catholic Staff
Jul 10, 20251 min read


Saints Among Us: The Holy Men and Women Who Shaped Colorado's Catholic Legacy
(Photo courtesy of the Mother Cabrini Shrine Facebook page) Did you know that Colorado has a rich Catholic heritage, stretching back...

Denver Catholic Staff
Apr 8, 20256 min read


Julia Greeley & the Hope That Does Not Disappoint
(Denver Catholic file photo) This is the year of hope. The Catechism calls hope “the theological virtue by which we desire the kingdom of...

Clare Kneusel-Nowak
Feb 3, 20254 min read


‘What would Julia Greeley have felt?’: Black Catholics celebrate freedom in the shadow of Denver’s Angel of Charity
First-ever Juneteenth Freedom Day Mass brings faithful from across the metro together in prayer, community Knights and Ladies of St....

André Escaleira, Jr.
Jun 20, 20244 min read


Servant of God Julia Greeley: The Eucharistic Angel of Denver
Denver, Colorado, January 23, 2016: Julia Greeley Angel of Mercy Icon Painting by Imbruglia. Photo by Andrew Wright/Denver Catholic By...

Guest Contributor
Jun 6, 20245 min read


Denver Capuchins to walk in the footsteps of Servant of God Julia Greeley
(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Local Capuchin Franciscans are hitting the streets of Denver to walk in the footsteps of our very own...

Denver Catholic Staff
Jun 3, 20241 min read


WATCH: 9NEWS reintroduces Denver’s “Angel of Charity”
Denver, Colorado, January 23, 2016: Julia Greeley Angel of Mercy Icon Painting by Imbruglia. Photo by Andrew Wright/Denver Catholic The...

Denver Catholic Staff
Apr 4, 20241 min read


From Slave to Saint
The effort to canonize a formerly enslaved woman who served in Regis’ shadow (Photo: Public Domain) By Sheryl Tirol Director of...

Guest Contributor
Feb 21, 20248 min read


Mary Frances O’Sullivan, early advocate for Julia Greeley, passes away
Mary Frances O'Sullivan was an early advocate for Julia Greeley's holiness. (Photo provided) It’s entirely possible that the life and...

Aaron Lambert
Jan 26, 20242 min read


The Significance of Black Catholic History Month
Photo by CarlosVdeHabsburgo via Wikicommons By Kateri Joda Williams Director of the Office of Black Catholic Ministry November is the...

Guest Contributor
Nov 13, 20233 min read
Chesterton Academy follows “hometown hero” Julia Greeley on pilgrimage through streets of Denver
It was a scene from the history books as hand-pulled wagons packed with essentials made their way down Larimer Street in Denver earlier...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 6, 20233 min read


Joy of Julia Greeley inspires artist’s smiling painting
Artist Ruben Ferreira poses with his new painting of Julia Greeley. Photo courtesy of Ruben Ferreira. Who would have thought that...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 17, 20233 min read


Q&A: Author and artist bring Julia Greeley to life in new children's book
Julia Greeley: Secret Angel to the Poor is a new children's book about the Servant of God written by Maura Roan McKeegan and illustrated...

Denver Catholic Staff
Apr 24, 20235 min read


Spiritual Powerhouse for Firefighters: Prayer Union Named in Honor of Servant of God Julia Greeley
‘Angel of Charity’ brought Sacred Heart badges and prayer leaflets to each firehouse in Denver. (Photo: Courtesy photos / Autumn Jones)...

National Catholic Register
May 5, 20225 min read


Support Julia Greeley’s cause for canonization by attending a Nuggets, Avalanche or Rockies game
(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Beginning next week, Catholics who happen to be Colorado sports fans have the chance to go cheer on...

Denver Catholic Staff
Jan 6, 20222 min read
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