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(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

(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

Clergy are drawing inspiration from fictional characters. Clockwise: cover images of ‘Jayber Crow,’ ‘The Diary of a Country Priest,’ ‘The...

(Photo: Public Domain) St. Thérèse of Lisieux is known for her deep devotion, her support of vocations and her missionary heart. Though...

DENVER, CO - MAY 11: Ordination of Priests at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on May 11, 2024, in Denver, Colorado....

By Courtney Mares/CNA Pope Francis published a letter on Thursday addressed to all parish priests in the world with his advice for...

(Photo by Neil McDonough/Denver Catholic) By Kate Quiñones/CNA The incoming class of seminarians who will be ordained in 2024 is young...

DENVER, CO - APRIL 24: The grand opening of the Prophet Elijah House retirement community for priests at the St. John Paul II Center for...

Priest softball practice at Holy Trinity. (Photo provided) For cars driving on Federal Blvd. in Broomfield last Friday afternoon, they...

Sisters at the Benedictine Abbey of St. Walburga in Virginia Dale. This is an installment of an occasional series on various aspects of...