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Deacon Thomas Gonzaga, SCJ, makes promises of prayer, celibacy and obedience before Denver Archbishop James Golka during his ordination to the transitional diaconate. (Photo by Grant Whitty/Denver Catholic) The Archdiocese of Denver is overjoyed to welcome two new deacons to our local Church! While they may have been ordained thousands of miles and a week apart, both men have dedicated their lives to serving the Church in Northern Colorado. On Thursday, October 1, Deacon Carl

After 11 years with the Servants of Christ Jesus, Denver's newest transitional deacon embraces a life of surrender, service and joyful evangelization — and Archbishop Golka reminds Catholics that true freedom comes from giving everything to God. Denver Archbishop James Golka embraces newly ordained Deacon Thomas Gonzaga, SCJ, during the ordination Mass. (Photo by Grant Whitty/Denver Catholic) Did downtown Denver get brighter on Saturday morning? Or was that the joy radiating

(Courtesy photo) I have a glass sitting in my cabinet that I needed to return to Mary Machado. A toothpick holder, really, that she brought to my house for an annual homeschool community event. She left it, and I never got it back to her; I figured I’d just give it back this coming fall. Now I don’t know what to do with it, since Mary left this earth on June 24, 2026, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Only diagnosed less than three weeks prior, her last days were f

This man in black is forming young men through faith, discipline and Friday night lights at one Denver Catholic high school. Brother Andrew Brebeuf of the Servants of Christ Jesus strives to form young men in faith and football. (Photo provided) By Ryan Brady On Friday nights at Mullen High School in Denver, under the stadium lights, it is not unusual to see a black cassock pacing the sideline. Parents from opposing teams sometimes do a double-take. Players from public school

Courage. Strength. Leadership. These are but a few of the qualities men were created to exude; staples of masculinity that draw each man...

(Photos: Denver Catholic file photos) The priestly ordination took place May 14 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception....