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Dr. Scott Elmer Named Superintendent to Lead Denver Catholic Schools On Mission
(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) After a brief period of service as interim superintendent, the Archdiocese of Denver is pleased to announce that Dr. Scott Elmer will assume the role permanently, effective January 1, 2026. Reflecting on this call, Dr. Elmer shared, “I could not be more excited for this opportunity. I truly believe that our schools are our most potent mission field and the greatest lever we have to build the Kingdom of God and impact the future of our socie

Archdiocese of Denver
7 hours ago3 min read


Colorado Catholic parents and preschools ask Supreme Court for equal treatment
State bars Catholic preschools & families from its “universal” preschool program (Denver Catholic file photo) Catholic preschools in the Archdiocese of Denver have been seeking equal treatment for more than two years, in the face of Colorado's exclusion of religious schools from their "Universal" Preschool Program (UPK). The fight began in August 2023, when a team of lawyers from Becket filed a lawsuit against Colorado on behalf of two of the Archdiocese of Denver's Catholic

Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 143 min read


Remembering Betsy H. Boyle, longtime Catholic school leader and advocate
(Photo provided) Betsy H. Boyle, a beloved educator and leader whose life was dedicated to Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Denver and across the United States, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, November 7, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Betsy was the daughter of the late Lois (Hale) and John Boyle and sister of Jack Boyle. Although her roots were in Ohio, her impact extended far beyond, particularly through her decades of service in Catholic education. She is sur

Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 133 min read


Archdiocese Announces Closure of St. Louis Catholic School in Louisville
After years of declining enrollment and accompanying financial challenges, the parochial school will close its doors at the end of the...

Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 43 min read


Colorado Permitted to Continue Faith-Based Discrimination by Federal Court
(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Federal judges delivered a blow to Colorado Catholic families with preschool-aged children on...

Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 11 min read


Superintendent of Catholic Schools to Depart at End of Semester
The decision is the fruit of a period of deep prayer and discernment, during which Dr. Kemmery Hill discerned a call to return to the St....

Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 223 min read


Federal court blocks Colorado’s discrimination against Catholic preschools
(Photos: Denver Catholic file photos) On August 16, 2023, Becket filed a lawsuit against Colorado on behalf of two of the Archdiocese of Denver’s Catholic preschools for excluding religious preschools from participating in the state’s Universal Preschool Program. Following a January trial , a Colorado federal court has ruled on the case. The full press release follows below: WASHINGTON – A federal court in Colorado ruled today that the State of Colorado violated the law by

Denver Catholic Staff
Jun 4, 20242 min read


Bishop Machebeuf High School President takes new position in Minnesota
(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) The Archdiocese of Denver announces, with gratitude and sadness, the resignation of Erich Hoffer,...

Archdiocese of Denver
Jun 4, 20242 min read


A Labor of Love: Local teacher works to welcome students with disabilities
Education has long been a key component of the Church’s mission, with thousands of Catholic schools across the globe forming future...

Archdiocese of Denver
Jun 4, 20243 min read


Holy Family Student Chosen as Colorado Youth In Government Governor for 2024
Qynton Salyer, a Holy Family High School junior, has had a busy and interesting year. He is a Forensic Council member on the Speech and...

Carol Nesbitt
May 28, 20243 min read


Catholic schools office gets to work on new vision
The Office of Catholic Schools has hired five new employees. From left to right: Carlos Hernandez, Patty Lunder, Abriana Chilelli, Adam...

Aaron Lambert
Aug 5, 20162 min read
St. Louis legacy celebration a bittersweet reminiscence of the school’s rich history
Teachers, students, alumni and friends of St. Louis Catholic School in Englewood gathered on May 1 for a special legacy celebration...

Aaron Lambert
May 3, 20162 min read


Denver Catholic school students performing above grade level, test results show
New results from a standardized assessment taken by Denver Catholic school students show that our students are performing above grade...

Aaron Lambert
May 2, 20161 min read
Empowered to read
For a child with dyslexia, reading can be a nightmare. Statistics show that one in five students have a language-based learning...

Aaron Lambert
Apr 26, 20163 min read


Catholic schools look to the future
(Photo: Denver Catholic Staff) Nearly 200 teachers, principals, pastors and archdiocesan leaders gathered with Archbishop Samuel J....

Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 8, 20154 min read
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