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Through fire, rebuilding and generations of faithful parishioners, the Southwest Denver Catholic community has remained a spiritual home — and, as Bishop Jorge Rodríguez reminded those gathered, a place where God continues to make saints. Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez joined All Saints Parish in Denver on their patronal feast day to celebrate 75 years of faith and community. (Photo by Matt Walker/Denver Catholic) In January of 1953, just over 16 months after it was

Father Jaime Valdez, pastor of St. Therese Parish in Aurora, celebrates Mass for the community now celebrating 100 years of faith and service. (Photo courtesy of St. Therese Parish, Aurora) Aurora’s first Catholic church was founded in 1926 by Father Henry Geisert, who had moved from St. Louis to Colorado for his health. He named the parish after the then newly minted St. Therese of Lisieux to fulfill an oath he had made in return for his restored well-being. Upon her deathbe

For more than a century, souls have come to know Jesus in the Littleton parish. On this major anniversary, Archbishop James Golka, the parish's pastor and community members reflect on the parish's impact. Denver Archbishop James Golka celebrated the anniversary Mass for St. Mary Parish in Littleton as the parish marks 125 years of encounter. (Photo by Jason Smith, courtesy of St. Mary Parish, Littleton) “45,656 days. That’s how many have passed since the Lord was first presen

Parish’s school joyfully observing its 75th anniversary St. Mary Parish in Littleton is celebrating 125 years of faith, service and community this month. (Photo courtesy of St. Mary Parish, Littleton) On December 8, 1900, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Littleton pioneer Joseph W. Bowles donated land to build a Catholic church. The next day, Father Richard Brady, Bowles and 45 other faithful chose the name St. Mary Catholic Church and elected a building committee. Fat

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 27: Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila greets parishioners following the 50th Anniversary Mass at Saint Jude Catholic...