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Is the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, a Holy Day of Obligation this year?
(Photo: Lightstock) New year, new chance to head to Mass! And what better way to kick off the New Year and the Jubilee Year of Hope than...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Dec 30, 20242 min read


A Nursery of Saints: St. Macrina and the Legacy of a Holy Family
11th-century mosaics of St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory of Nyssa flank the statue of St. Macrina that stands in St. Peter’s Square in...

National Catholic Register
Dec 29, 20245 min read


Martyrdom and Celebration: The Beautiful Tension of the Christmas Octave
Saint Stephen from the Demidoff Altarpiece, Carlo Crivelli (1476). (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) We keep things in discreet...

Jared Staudt
Dec 26, 20244 min read


Christmas with Mary Magdalene
Noli me tangere, Fra Angelico (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) By Allison Auth This Advent, I’ve found myself reflecting on Mary...

Allison Auth
Dec 19, 20244 min read


Santa’s tomb? Coffin of St. Nicholas may have been found — but there’s a catch
St. Nicholas, by Jaroslav Čermák (1831-1878). (Photo: Galerie Art Praha via Wikimedia/Public Domain) By Jonah McKeown/CNA After years of...

Catholic News Agency
Dec 18, 20243 min read


Is the Immaculate Conception a Holy Day of Obligation this year?
The Immaculate Conception, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, c. 1767-1769. (Photo: Public Domain) This weekend, Catholics around the world have...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Meet the Most Recent American Black Catholic on the Road to Sainthood
Servant of God Martin Maria de Porres Ward. Portrait of the attendees at the 1892 Colored Catholic Congress. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons /...

National Catholic Register
Nov 24, 20245 min read


Black Catholic History Month: A Story of Struggle, Resilience, Faith and Trust in God’s Love
By Richard Holmes As Black Catholics — and, indeed, all of us! — attempt to internalize and fully embrace the significance and impact of...

Guest Contributor
Nov 24, 20244 min read


Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro: Unbreakable faith amid persecution
Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro by Raúl Berzosa By Laura Becerra Youth Ministry Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Denver Have you ever...

Guest Contributor
Nov 22, 20244 min read


Pope Francis announces 2025 canonizations for Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati
By Courtney Mares/CNA Pope Francis announced Wednesday that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young Catholics...

Catholic News Agency
Nov 20, 20244 min read


St. Homobonus, patron of business leaders, pray for us!
An icon of St. Homobonus commissioned by Paul Winkler in 2020. (Photo provided) November 13th was the feast day of St. Homobonus, the...

Paul Winkler
Nov 15, 20243 min read


Mother Frances Cabrini: The unsinkable saint who missed the Titanic
A photo of St. Frances Cabrini from 1880, the year she founded her order, is seen against a 1913 painting by Harry J. Jansen, “The...

National Catholic Register
Nov 13, 20244 min read


“Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story” returning to theaters to introduce faithful to possible saint
Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story is a new documentary produced by FOCUS about the life of Michelle Duppong, a joyful FOCUS...

Guest Contributor
Nov 1, 20244 min read


Becoming the saints we’re meant to be: A Hallowtide reflection
(Photo: Lightstock) Decorations are up, and thousands of candy bars have been purchased. Porch lights will soon be on, and kiddos will...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 31, 20243 min read


PHOTOS | ‘Apostle of the Impossible’ visits Denver, miracles follow
Known as the "Apostle of the Impossible," St. Jude is making his way through the Archdiocese of Denver, visiting parish communities...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 28, 20245 min read


St. Jude is coming to Colorado!
St. Jude by El Greco (c. 1610) | Public Domain Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life’s challenges? St. Jude, the patron saint of lost...

Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Saints Come Alive, Encouraging and Inspiring Guests at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery’s Annual Night at the Cemetery
(Photo by Neil McDonough) By Erin Scherer Outreach Coordinator Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services of Colorado (CFCS) My name is Fr....

Guest Contributor
Oct 8, 20244 min read


‘Catholic Heroes’ transformed lives, advanced civil and human rights
New book highlights 18 Catholics and their courageous work defending human dignity

Roxanne King
Sep 22, 20243 min read


Bearing the wounds of Christ: Meet the stigmatists
COMMENTARY: A rare breed of blessed souls bore the stigmata.

National Catholic Register
Sep 21, 20246 min read


How to pray Mother Teresa’s famous emergency ‘Flying Novena’ to Our Lady
By Joseph Pronechen/CNA When you are in need of an answer to prayer but time doesn’t permit a multi-day petition, you may want to follow...

Catholic News Agency
Sep 7, 20247 min read
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