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Through prayer, partnership and pastoral care, Denver Catholics are working together to honor the dignity of every person at life’s end this End-of-Life Respect Month and every day. (Photo: Unsplash) By Erin Scherer “Where was this two years ago when my mom died?” asked one participant at last year’s End-of-Life Conference at Queen of Peace Parish in Aurora. The gathering brought together several ministries serving families in their final journeys of life, offering resources,

(Photo provided) The room was filled with warmth, laughter and a shared sense of mission as more than three dozen advocates gathered for Respect Life Denver’s Gospel of Life Workshop on Saturday, October 18. The day offered not only formation but also a renewal of heart for those seeking to live out Christ’s love in the pro-life movement. Participants were joined by the Sisters of Life and Chelsy Gomez from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Walking with Moms i

With rosaries in hand and Christ in the Eucharist leading the way, Denver Catholics stood as a sign of hope in a state where life is under assault. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) The chill of the autumn air was met with the warmth of prayerful community on Saturday morning, as faithful from across the archdiocese gathered for the annual pro-life procession around Planned Parenthood in Denver. With Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila leading the effort, the procession circled

(Photo: Ivon19/Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0) By Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA Catholics across the United States are encouraged to participate in the national Respect Life Novena beginning Oct. 22 in an effort to unite in prayer for the protection of the unborn and all those affected by abortion. The Respect Life Novena is offered annually by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) and consists of nine days of prayers, Scripture readings, and suggested acts o

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

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

By Kate Quiñones/CNA With pro-abortion measures now on ballots in nine states, a prominent pro-life activist, appearing on EWTN’s...

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo, edited) By Roxane Salonen/National Catholic Register Trevor and Brittany Slominski were offered...

By Francesca Pollio Fenton/Catholic News Agency Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is that the dignity and worth of...

“And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me. Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it...

SJR24-003 would designate January 22 as “Roe v. Wade Anniversary Day” in the state of Colorado. This resolution declares a “fundamental”...