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The pierced heart of Christ reveals a path of mercy, communion and mission for the Church in America today, ahead of its 250th anniversary. (Photo: Unsplash) By Father Jim Thermos This June 11, the bishops of the United States are inviting each of us to draw nearer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as they consecrate the United States to that heart, burning for love of us. As that day approaches, we can glean new insight into that Heart and the call to intimacy that Jesus make

Inspired by St. Teresa of Calcutta, a reflection on why faithfulness — not results — is the true mark of Christian mission. (Photo: Lightstock) By Meg Stout In the world, success is the standard of all things worth doing. It exerts such quiet authority over our thinking that even our noblest efforts are instinctively weighed by their results. Even if we are, by some extraordinary grace, completely purified of vainglory, we still want that to which we are devoted to achieve th

Team Samaritan Calls Colorado Catholics to Ride, Run and Serve Team Samaritan gathers for a group photo before Ride the Rockies. (Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities) As the days grow longer and Colorado begins to show off its best summer weather, many people are looking for new ways to get outside, stay active and connect with others. Team Samaritan offers the perfect opportunity to do all three, while making a real difference for those experiencing homelessness in our comm

Archbishop James Golka makes his profession of faith and oath of fidelity during Vespers, a prayer service from the Liturgy of the Hours, the Church's official prayer, before formally taking office as Denver's sixth archbishop and ninth bishop on March 24, 2026. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) There is something quietly beautiful about beginnings that come in the light of Easter. As I begin my ministry as Archbishop of Denver, entrusted to me by the Holy Father, Pope

Denver’s new archbishop encouraged priests to unite themselves to Jesus and called on the faithful to pray for their spiritual fathers during the special archdiocesan liturgy. Denver Archbishop James Golka pours Chrism essence into olive oil before praying a consecration prayer over what will become Sacred Chrism during the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. (Photo by Anya Semenoff/Denver Catholic) At the start of Holy Week, Archbishop

In his first homily as the shepherd of Northern Colorado, the newly installed archbishop called the Church to know Jesus more deeply, listen to his Word and go on mission to preach the Gospel. Newly-installed Archbishop James R. Golka processes out of the CoBank Arena at the National Western Complex following his Installation Mass, in which thousands from across the archdiocese and beyond came together to witness apostolic succession in action, and to pray for their new sheph

Thanks to the faithful witness and presence of volunteers from The Rosary Team, one man decided to become Catholic, the culmination of a seven-decade-long journey. From left to right in the back row, Rosary Team volunteers Judy Demarest, Sean Wynne, Diane Dallin, Dorothy Bustamente. In the front row, Warren and Miguel, two Boulder Canyon residents. (Photo provided) By Teresa Rodriguez Founder & President The Rosary Team "After all of the excitement yesterday, I couldn't fall

Denver Catholic sat down with Archbishop-designate Golka ahead of his March 25th Installation as the sixth Archbishop of Denver. Archbishop-designate James Golka will be installed as the sixth Archbishop of Denver on March 25, 2026. ( Denver Catholic file photo) Before being installed as the sixth archbishop of Denver, Archbishop-designate James Golka spoke to the Denver Catholic on Feb. 24 in Colorado Springs about his family, faith and vocation. From a large Catholic fa

Through prayer, evangelization and healing, Archbishop Aquila guided the archdiocese into a new era of mission. From Archbishop Aquila's side, Father Tom Scherer saw the Archdiocese of Denver move to mission, through the Synod on Synodality and into an apostolic age. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) By Father Tom Scherer Parochial Vicar, St. Thomas More Parish, Centennial Priest Secretary, 2021—2025 Editor's Note: Over the last almost 14 years, many have gotten to know Ar

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

(Photo provided) By Forest Barnette The year is 1912. A tired but determined Italian immigrant sits across from a Coloradan carpenter. Though the mid-April chill doesn’t betray it, a summer heat fast approaches the Rocky Mountain foothills — and there is much to do. Together, this mismatched pair draws up plans to house local orphan girls for the third consecutive summer camp hosted by a fledgling religious order. The head of that community sits at this table against all

(Photo provided) At St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish , Eymi Nava serves faithfully as the young adult ministry coordinator, guiding others in their walk with God just as she was once guided herself. Her journey of discipleship began years ago when, as a twelve-year-old, she joined a youth group that deeply shaped her faith. “It helped me get to know the Lord,” she recalled. “The young people around me supported me so much, and now I want to do the same for others.”

When St. Joan of Arc Parish in Arvada, Colorado, brought more than 70 parishioners to the SEEK conference in Denver this January, it wasn’t a last-minute decision — it was the fruit of years of discernment, prayer and a renewed understanding of what it means to be a parish on mission in the Archdiocese of Denver. The 74 Fervent Evangelical Warriors from St. Joan of Arc Parish in Arvada (plus a few extra!) gathered for a group photo during SEEK26 in Denver. (Photo courtesy of

(Photo: Adobe Stock) We are living in what many have described as an “apostolic age,” like the first centuries of the Church, when Christians proclaimed the Gospel in a world that did not share their assumptions about God, truth or the purpose of human life. In that time, Christians lived, loved and worshipped differently than the world. And in doing so, they drew others to the beauty of Christ. In our own time, the cultural foundations that once supported Christian life have

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) The Archdiocese of Denver has launched a new Office of Capital Campaigns, a significant investment in the future of parish life across Northern Colorado. Led by David Mehr, executive director, the new office is designed to help parishes confidently move forward with major projects that support worship, formation and community. The Office of Capital Campaigns will operate as a centralized Curia-based resource, with services retained directl

A family on mission, the Engbloms show how faith-filled communities live the Gospel together. Dr. Bethany Engblom with the addiction team. (Photo provided) Dr. Bethany and Josiah Engblom’s journey of seeing the face of Christ has led them to be the hands and feet of Christ, and in turn, has brought them closer to a deeper love of Christ. This journey of service has led the Loveland residents to a life of deep commitment to a community in Tanzania, as well as instilling a simi

(Photo: Lightstock) From January 30 through February 1, 2026, Rachel’s Vineyard Colorado will host a confidential Catholic retreat designed to offer hope and healing to women and men carrying the hidden pain of a past abortion. Held at St. Mary Parish in Littleton, the weekend retreat invites participants into a safe, prayerful environment to encounter God’s mercy and begin a journey toward restoration. Rachel’s Vineyard retreats are rooted in the Church’s consistent teaching

A talk given at the Denver conference asks us all to seek out our calling within the Catholic Church (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) He started by taking an ever-growing fire for Christ in people’s hearts, and voicing the questions, “What's my role in this? What part is God asking me to play?” Archdiocesan Chief Mission Officer and Superintendent Dr. Scott Elmer took a talk at Denver’s SEEK conference on Saturday and made it a personal challenge to discern and direct people’s

(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

Christ sent us to make disciples of all nations — including our own communities. Voting is one of the simplest ways to help the Gospel take root. (Photo: Lightstock) 5:43 p.m. Mr. Benedict (my dog) and I were in the middle of our evening walk when it hit me: it was election day. I had just over an hour to fill out my ballot and drop it off. 5:44 p.m. I kicked my pace up to a jog. Mr. Benny gnawed at the leash and growled the entire way home (he doesn’t like it when we run). 5