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At his first Denver Red Mass, Archbishop James Golka urged judges, lawyers and other legal professionals to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance and exercise their authority with humility, courage and faith. Catholic legal professionals gathered from across Northern Colorado for the annual Red Mass, celebrated by Denver Archbishop James Golka. (Photo by Matt Walker/Denver Catholic) “What is the true power that we learn in our faith?” asked Denver Archbishop James R. Golka. Pointin

Archdiocesan deacons pray during the annual Deacon Memorial Mass, which remembers deceased deacons and deacon wives and invites the community to pray for them. (Photo by Jen Majewski, courtesy of the Archdiocesan Office of the Diaconate) When their grandmother’s name was spoken during the Deacon Memorial Mass, three grandsons turned toward their deacon-grandfather and smiled. For Deacon Robert Hoffman of Christ the King Parish in Evergreen, that simple exchange with Greyson,

In this reflection, Deacon Abram León shares his vocational journey and invites us to listen for God’s call and respond generously. Deacon Abram Leon bows during the election of candidates to the diaconate during a permanent deacon ordination at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on June 14, 2025. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) By Deacon Abram León This past Deacon Sunday offered us a beautiful opportunity to reflect on the diaconal ministry and to g

Jonathan Reyes will serve as FOCUS’ next chief executive officer, effective Nov. 16. Jonathan Reyes, the new CEO of FOCUS. (Photo: FOCUS) By Francesca Pollio Fenton/EWTN News FOCUS, one of the largest Catholic outreach and missionary organizations in the world, announced Oct. 7 that Jonathan Reyes will serve as the organization’s next chief executive officer, effective Nov. 16. “Decades ago, I joined FOCUS at Curtis Martin’s invitation to support the important work of mission

On Oct. 10-11, Catholics across the Archdiocese of Denver are invited to pray for their deacons, thank their families, encourage new vocations and support the men who quietly bring Christ to those in need. Deacon Michael Baird, archdiocesan director of pastoral outreach, enjoys time in fraternity with brother deacons before a diaconate training day. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) This October, faithful across the Archdiocese of Denver have a special opportuni

Nestled at the foot of the foothills, Light of the World Parish in Littleton is working to form families and children in faith, hope and love, even beyond Baptism. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) A father came to Light of the World Parish in Littleton, hoping to have his two young sons baptized. Though he was ready to begin the process, there was one issue: his closest family and friends weren’t eligible to serve as godparents to his children. But the conversa

Father James Spahn, Archbishop Emeritus Samuel Aquila and Northern Colorado Catholics have helped build schools and support a mission community — while discovering how much their brothers and sisters in Tanzania have given them in return. (Left) Father James Spahn, pastor of St. John Paul II Parish in Thornton, and Archbishop Emeritus Samuel J. Aquila (right) smile with (center) Father Rafael Kabuche, parochial vicar, and students at the new boys' high school currently being

Reflecting on St. John Paul II’s “law of the gift,” Denver’s archbishop encouraged young adult missionaries serving the poor to trust that the more they give themselves away in love, the more fully they become themselves. Denver Archbishop James Golka visited the Denver headquarters of Christ in the City, a local apostolate serving the poor and homeless, for the first time as Archbishop of Denver. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) Did you know that, according to

Baptism makes us beloved children of God — and gives us a lifelong mission as kings, prophets and priests to bring his Kingdom into the world. Father Mike Schmitz addresses Steubenville of the Rockies attendees during the conference's Sunday Mass, celebrated by Denver Archbishop James Golka. (Photo by Kim Rivera/Denver Catholic) Water flows. The baby cries. Everyone smiles. Now what? The Baptism takes only a few moments, but the Christian mission lasts a lifetime. So what doe

Denver Archbishop James Golka smiles with seniors at Holly Creek Retirement Community, where he visited to pray a Rosary. (Photo by Richard Caldwell, courtesy of The Rosary Team) By Teresa Rodriguez In celebration of National Grandparents Day and National Catholic Grandparents Day, Denver Archbishop James Golka joined more than 50 residents, staff and Rosary Team volunteers at Holly Creek Retirement Community in the Denver metro area to pray the Rosary together. For the senio

On Sept. 3, Viviana Martínez of Vista PEAK Preparatory was surprised in her classroom by state representatives with the news that she had been nominated for the 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year award. (Photo provided) Reflecting on her journey in education, Viviana Martínez sums up her vocation in one phrase: “Education is a call to serve.” It is a conviction that has guided her work and the way she accompanies each of her students. A Spanish and history teacher at the publi

The archbishop and Arthur Brooks challenged Catholic business leaders to pursue excellence, put Christ at the center and transform their businesses into places of mission capable of renewing the culture. Denver Archbishop James Golka celebrated Mass for the SENT Summit on Thursday, challenging Catholic entrepreneurs to use their gifts, talents and resources for the Gospel. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) Imagine bringing a squirt gun to a house fire. That woul

(Photo by Rachel Moore) By Karin Middleton Assistant Director of Family Ministry Archdiocese of Denver Bringing your child to be baptized gives him or her a tremendous grace and gift of God. It begins your child’s relationship with the Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit as well as the Church. God charges parents to communicate his love and truth at home and in the world (see Deuteronomy 6:7). Jesus affirms this by inviting parents to bring the little children to him (see Matthew 1

A peaceful moment with a sleeping goddaughter became a profound reflection on grace, prayer, witness and the love of God for one new godfather. (Photo provided) A warm November day might be rare in Denver, but in Florida, it’s to be expected. But even as November days go, this was a perfect one. It was sunny and temperate, there was a light breeze, and my four-month-old goddaughter, newly baptized, was asleep on my chest. I sat quietly on my mom’s screened-in porch, admiring

Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul walk in the annual Friends of the Poor Walk in support of the Denver Metro Council of the society. (Photo provided) When a single mother left an abusive situation, she faced a new crisis as she struggled to keep a roof over the heads of her four children. Working a job that paid just above minimum wage, she had fallen behind on her rent and faced the possibility of eviction. The stress of caring for her children weighed heavily on

(Photo provided) Step back and consider the past week: have there been moments when you’ve felt discouraged? What about moments of unexpected joy? We’ve all experienced the highs and lows of our spiritual life. What if there’s a way to navigate the terrain of our journey toward holiness with the timeless, practical wisdom of St. Ignatius? In January 2025, Father Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V., and Father Mark Yavarone, O.M.V., of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary (OMV) co-founded t

Six years after the new church was dedicated, Archbishop Golka reminded parishioners that God’s work continues. Denver Archbishop James Golka celebrated Mass in honor of the sixth anniversary of the dedication of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Fort Collins, reminding the parishioners that their parish is made of living stones. (Photo by Karsen Flies/Denver Catholic) By Karsen Flies “This is a beautiful church,” Denver Archbishop James Golka told parishioners gathered at St

Family ministries at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Broomfield are leading couples and children closer together and nearer to Christ. (Photo by Neil McDonough/Denver Catholic) On weekday mornings, whether it is 20 degrees or 80, Mike and Erika Oakes carry their coffee to the front porch of their home and spend 15 minutes in prayer before the day begins. When their two children were younger, the couple would catch small fingers parting the window blinds, two little faces watch

He thought he would be ‘hugging trees,’ but this Denver deacon’s Catholic Engineering Corps brings clean — and living — water to villages in Cameroon. Deacon Joshua Knight stands beside the latest completed water project in Bandam, Cameroon. (Photo provided) After graduating with a degree in environmental engineering from the University of Colorado-Boulder, Deacon Joshua Knight of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Denver thought he would be “hugging trees” for the rest of hi

Inspired by the Good Samaritan and founded by Denver Archbishop James V. Casey, the nation’s first purpose-built homeless shelter continues answering Christ's call to love neighbors through faithful acts of compassion. Father Barnabas Eichor, O.F.M. Cap., celebrated a special 40th anniversary Mass for Samaritan House in Denver. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) The country’s first homeless shelter designed as such is turning 40, with a humble yet impactful cele