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For Jeremiah Obiano, Deacon Enrique Cruz and Joseph Trinh, following God's call meant leaving their families and homelands to serve the Church in Denver. (Photo provided) On a brisk morning in Denver, as sunlight shines through stained glass, a young seminarian kneels in prayer before Mass. Though his voice still carries an accent and rhythm of a country thousands of miles away, among these pews and parishioners, he is home. A Calling That Began Thousands of Miles Away Deacon

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

Seminarians, priests and faithful reflect on the life of a beloved St. John Vianney Seminary rector. Faithful from around the archdiocese gathered to pray for and honor Monsignor Michael Glenn in what will become an annual Mass. (Photo by Kaylee Stoll/Denver Catholic) By Kaylee Stoll The Gospel message rang throughout the church: "Well done, good and faithful servant."   It felt only appropriate that this be the theme of the memorial Mass for Monsignor Michael Glenn on Saturd

(Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) A man of prayer. A father to his flock. A faithful apostle. A rock-solid shepherd. That's how those who know Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila well describe him. On February 7, 2026, Archbishop Aquila’s request to retire was accepted by Pope Leo XIV. At the same time, it was announced that Bishop James R. Golka of the Diocese of Colorado Springs would take the helm of the Denver Archdiocese, serving as its ninth bishop and sixth archbi

Each journey to the priesthood began with a different question and a different apostolate, but the same Lord. Dominic Borchers, Tommy Myers and Will Ives, seminarians at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, came to discern their vocations through their work at various Catholic apostolates. (Denver Catholic photo) By Jay Sorgi Each person who commits themselves to a life of Catholic mission comes to that point through a unique journey, whether it’s a calling to mar

As the archdiocese’s newest deacon was ordained, the Denver archbishop called him and each of the faithful to deeper faith, surrender, and hope in God. Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila greets newly ordained Deacon Enrique Cruz Bautista during the ordination Mass on January 31, 2026. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) Denver’s newest transitional deacon — and indeed all of us — have a renewed challenge from our spiritual father: put God first. During his homily at Deacon Enriq

The new facility at St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver inspires seminarians to holiness through discipline and brotherhood. The sun rises over the newly completed and blessed Monsignor Glenn Center, a recreation center for seminarians at St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver. (Photo courtesy of Horizon West Builders) Despite frigid temperatures, dozens of donors, seminarians and archdiocesan staff gathered together Friday to warm, inaugurate and bless the newly completed Monsi

(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) Here’s a list of all the new priest assignments for the Archdiocese of Denver, including pastor and parochial vicar assignments. Father José Saénz,  medical leave, effective January 5, remaining in residence at St. Therese, Aurora. Father David Allen, stepping down as pastor at Christ on the Mountain Parish, Lakewood, for medical leave effective February 7. Father Witold Kaczmarzyk, pastor,  Christ on the Mountain Parish, Lakewood,  e

Father William Clemence reflects on the urgency of evangelization and RM’s role in preparing priests who can meet the moment, both locally and around the world. Seminarians at Redemptoris Mater Archdiocesan Missionary Seminary are formed with a missionary charism, ready to preach the Gospel anywhere in the world. (Photo by Grant Whitty) Catholics frequently discuss evangelization in conversation, during Mass readings, homilies and theological discussions. But what does it loo

With nearly 6,000 attendees, the conference becomes fertile ground for listening to God. (Photo courtesy of FOCUS) With a unique opportunity to raise awareness of vocations among thousands of young men and women, the Archdiocesan Vocations Office manned a booth at SEEK 26, sparking conversations with those considering God’s will for their lives. The multi-day, annual Catholic evangelization conference, hosted by FOCUS, was held from January 1 to 5 at the Gaylord Rockies Resor

Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man is a moving depiction of the faith in the modern age.   (Photo courtesy of Wake Up Dead Man 's social media) Wake Up Dead Man is the best movie I’ve seen in theaters in a while.   Since seeing the movie before Thanksgiving with Risen Christ Parish in Denver, I’ve been talking it up to friends nonstop. Just this past weekend, some friends shared that they’d seen it and were floored. One, who hadn’t read the Denver Catholic in a bit, even comme

Father Joseph LaJoie celebrates "Mass on the Grass" at Colorado State University, a RamCatholic tradition in the fall semester. (Photo courtesy of St. John XXIII Parish's Facebook) By Sarah Mendus Across the street from Colorado State University in Fort Collins sits St. John XXIII Parish, the beloved home of RamCatholic and its many CSU student members. Since 2022, the community has been shepherded by Father Joseph LaJoie, a pastor known for his classic rock references and hi

(Photo courtesy of St. Michael Parish, Calhan, Facebook) Father John Auer, a beloved priest affectionately known as “God’s fisherman” for his lifelong love of fly fishing, entered eternal life on Nov. 20 after 45 years of priestly ministry. Ordained in 1979 for the Archdiocese of Denver, he became a priest of the newly formed Diocese of Colorado Springs in 1984. His decades of service, marked by perseverance, gratitude and an unwavering devotion to the people of God, leave a

Through his work with director Rian Johnson and actor Josh O'Connor on the new Knives Out film, Father Scott Bailey created opportunities for understanding, even evangelizing, the Catholic faith. Father Scott Bailey, pastor of Risen Christ Parish in Denver, with Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery producers Ram Bergman, Leopold Hughes and Nikos Karamigios. (Photo courtesy of Father Scott Bailey) By Jay Sorgi Sometimes, God uses big meals with fettuccine alfredo to open do

Each year, the Archdiocese of Denver invites the faithful to support the Annual Seminaries’ Appeal, helping form the next generation of priests. With over 120 men currently in formation at St. John Vianney and Redemptoris Mater seminaries, each seminarian’s education — including theological studies, pastoral training and spiritual formation — costs $61,000 annually. Your prayers and generosity make this formation possible, nurturing men who are answering Christ’s call to serv

Beginning this weekend, seminarians will visit parishes throughout the archdiocese to share their vocation stories and ask for your support.   Tommy Myers and Deacon Daniel Rivas, both seminarians for the Archdiocese of Denver, are in formation for the priesthood at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver. (Photo by Grant Whitty) Each year, the Archdiocese of Denver invites the faithful to support the formation of future priests through the Annual Seminaries’ Appeal.

(Photo: Lightstock) Situated in the heart of Denver, Matthew Rudolph is on a mission to help priests discover their unique design, so...

Nearly 100 men gathered to discern their vocations — and a potential call to the priesthood — last month, a direct fruit of the...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila ordained Father Daniel Viana Pereira and Father Paolo Mori to the priesthood Saturday — potentially the final...

As he nears his potential retirement, Archbishop Aquila ordained Father Daniel Viana Pereira and Father Paolo Mori, sending them out to...