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The UK Parliament has debated "assisted dying" for months, the latest affront to life and a clear misunderstanding of compassion. (Photo: Unsplash) The “Mother of Parliaments” — that’s the one in London — has been embroiled for months in a debate over “assisted dying,” which is euphemized elsewhere under other Orwellian monikers: “Medical Assistance in Dying,” “Physician Assisted Suicide,” “Physician Assisted Dying,” and so forth. The bill legalizing this odious practice narr

(Photo provided) As the mother of nine children, Marilyn Gore knows all about the joys — and challenges — of parenting. In addition to her own family, she has spent decades supporting and encouraging countless mothers and babies across the Denver Metro area. Her home is often filled with little ones, including three-month-old twins she recently brought into Marisol Family St. Pius to pick up more diapers. For many women, Marilyn has been a lifeline, offering hope outside abor

Beginning October 22, Catholics are encouraged to join the national Respect Life Novena and unite their prayers for the unborn, the vulnerable and all those affected by abortion. (Photo: Unsplash) In a state where abortion remains heartbreakingly prevalent, Catholics in Colorado are being called once again to stand in prayerful witness for the sanctity of every human life. Beginning Wednesday, October 22, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) invites the fa

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila leads the annual Eucharistic procession around Planned Parenthood in Denver mere days before the 2024 elections. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) On the morning of Saturday, October 25, Catholics from across Northern Colorado will gather at an unlikely place: outside the largest abortion provider in the state. There, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila will lead the faithful in a Eucharistic procession around Planned Parenthood in Denver’s Park Hill neighbo

The Nov. 8 symposium will offer teens a chance to deepen their faith, connect with peers and discover how to live pro-life values in daily life. Last year's symposium brought together high schoolers from around the archdiocese in support of the pro-life cause. Attendees learned more about what the Church teaches and why, were encouraged in their outreach and sent out to continue witnessing for life. (Photo provided) By Andrew Hagan Volunteer, Sidewalk Advocates for Life 2024

Photo by Sandy Millar on Unsplash Nineteen years ago, Deacon David Simonton and his wife Gail experienced what David called a “seismic, life-altering event.” At an ultrasound appointment, their 18-week-old baby in utero had no heartbeat.  “No heartbeat. No movement. Our baby had died,” Deacon Simonton told the Denver Catholic in an email interview. “…in an instant, an expectant mom and dad’s worst fear became a reality.” It was not the first, nor the last time, the Simontons

The innovative new effort will bring compassionate care to the streets of Denver, meeting women right where they are, and where this sort...

(Photo: Unsplash) It’s October again — the season when the Church pauses to contemplate life at every stage. During Respect Life Month,...

(Photo provided) By Erin Scherer Families gathered to celebrate the Annual Children’s Mass on Saturday at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, a tradition upheld for nearly 30 years. The Mass provides attendees the opportunity to gather with family and loved ones, visit the cemetery and celebrate the lives of their little ones. Many return year after year. “People need to celebrate the life of their child,” said Paulette Kaufman, mission and family care manager at Catholic Funeral

(Photo: Lightstock) The dignity of every human person is at the heart of the Church’s mission, and Catholics across Northern Colorado...

(Photo: Lightstock) The teenage years have always been a time of growth, discovery and challenge. But being a high school student in 2025...

A few Respect Life volunteers gathered to pray and witness to life on Tuesday, offering tours to those interested of the new Marisol...

The Great Cracker Barrel Logo Fracas is the least of our worries in the US. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) Having spent most of...

Denver’s shift under Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila has been about facing the reality of the apostolic age in which we live without fear,...

More abortion funding, more taxes, more unsustainable living in Colorado. (Photo: Unsplash) On August 6, 2025, Governor Jared Polis...

Bella Health and Wellness can continue providing abortion pill reversal treatment after judge blocks state ban Dede Chism and Abby...

(Photo courtesy of Marisol Health) Recently, Planned Parenthood made headlines for canceling thousands of appointments across the...

(Photo: Lightstock) By Meg Stout Yesterday began, what I am sure will be, one of the longest two weeks of my life. We learned that our...

Pope Francis is hugged by a young visitor at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Photo: Vatican Media) I was...

(Photo: Hustvedt via Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 3.0) The 75th General Assembly of the Colorado legislature adjourned the 2025 legislative...