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‘I will walk with you’: New priest shares journey through cancer to his vocation
Father Peter Srsich, a cancer survivor, was ordained a priest at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on May 15, 2021....

Aaron Lambert
Nov 12, 20217 min read


Know the Eucharist, know your vocation
Photo by Grant Whitty on Unsplash The Eucharist is the body and blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ the Lord. Sadly, those words are...

Father Ryan O'Neill
Nov 4, 20214 min read


‘Do as I have done to you’: Priests marking milestone anniversaries in 2021
Having responded in the same way as the apostles did to Christ’s command in John 13, we remain ever grateful for the priests of the...

Denver Catholic Staff
Jul 12, 20211 min read


Conformed to Christ as servants: Meet the Archdiocese of Denver’s newest deacons
On June 26, 19 men answered the call to serve the people of God as permanent deacons for the Church in the Archdiocese of Denver’s...

Archdiocese of Denver
Jun 29, 202123 min read


Hearts united: Senite Sahlezghi joins the ancient order of consecrated virgins
DENVER, CO - JUNE 12: The Consecration to a Life of Virginity for Women Living in the World of Senite Sahlezghi at the Cathedral Basilica...

Aaron Lambert
Jun 25, 20218 min read


Father and son, deacon and priest: Deacon dads and priest sons share special bond as both serve God&
(L: Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic; R: Photo provided) The bond between a father and son is one of God’s greatest designs;...

Vladimir Mauricio-Perez
Jun 17, 20216 min read


Fund for Vocations opens door of discernment to consecrated life for local woman
Although consecrated life was always a consideration for Mirjana Coccia while growing up, it wasn’t on her mind when she met the Community of the Beatitudes in Denver after relocating from Phoenix in 2017. Coccia had recently decided she didn’t want to teach, which is what had taken her to Arizona armed with a newly minted bachelor’s degree in theology from Thomas Aquinas College in California. Being laid-off from her post-teaching customer service job and a breakup with her

Roxanne King
Jun 10, 20215 min read


Fraternal brothers, and also blood: Meet the brother priests who serve at the same Denver parish
(Photo: Denver Catholic File Photos) Earlier this week was National Brothers Day, a day meant to commemorate the brothers that we did not...
Liliana Aceves
May 27, 20214 min read


The deacon’s ministry calls everyone to service
By Deacon Joe Donoh oe Director of Deacon Personnel for the Archdiocese of Denver The Archdiocese of Denver has just released a Deacon Resource Manual providing information on the different service ministries of permanent deacons. It is meant to help the Catholic lay faithful understand and engage in the many ministry opportunities available in Northern Colorado. This resource manual is not all inclusive of deacon responsibilities but provides many services that respond to t

Guest Contributor
May 27, 20214 min read


In the world, but not of it: Archbishop Aquila ordains six men to the priesthood
DENVER, CO - MAY 15: Deacon John Stapleton IV is ordained a priest at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on May 15,...

Aaron Lambert
May 18, 20214 min read


Responding to the call: Meet the Archdiocese of Denver’s newest priests
DENVER, CO - MAY 15: From L-R, Deacons John Paul Almeida, Sean Conroy, John Croghan, Anthony Davis, John Stapleton IV and Peter Srsich...

Archdiocese of Denver
May 14, 20219 min read


Meet the archdiocese’s eight new transitional deacons, ordained Feb. 13
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 13: Deacon ordination at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on February 13, 2021, in Denver, Colorado....

Denver Catholic Staff
Mar 8, 202110 min read


You can help to form our future priests
DENVER, CO - MAY 16: Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila (L) lays hands on the Rev. Juan Adrian Hernandez-Dominguez (R) during his priest...

Amy Bryer Brumley
Nov 5, 20204 min read


For retired priests, Prophet Elijah House ‘feels like home’
DENVER, CO - JUNE 8: A going-away party for Msgr. Bernie Schmitz at St. John Paul II Center for the New Evangelization on June 8, 2017,...

Amy Bryer Brumley
Jul 23, 20202 min read


Not to be served, but to serve: Honoring our priests for their years of service to the faithful
The Archdiocese of Denver is blessed to have an abundance of great, faithful priests. We honor these men who have served the faithful of...

Denver Catholic Staff
Jun 25, 20204 min read


Meet Denver’s six new transitional deacons
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 22: From left, John Almeida, Sean Conroy, John Croghan, Anthony Davis, Peter Srsich and John Stapleton IV look...

Denver Catholic Staff
Mar 13, 20206 min read


Archbishop to new transitional deacons: Look to the examples of Sts. Peter and Joseph
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 22: Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila (L) places hands on the head of John Croghan (R) during Croghan’s transitional...

Aaron Lambert
Mar 13, 20204 min read


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

Rocio Madera
Sep 19, 20193 min read


A bold step for priestly formation, and now a leader in the New Evangelization
(Photo courtesy of St. John Vianney Facebook Page) In 1994, the seminary in Denver, St. Thomas Seminary, closed its doors. St. John...

Makena Cervantes
Aug 29, 20194 min read


The secret to a long and happy marriage? Faith.
BROOMFIELD, CO - JULY 1: Bruce and Alice Hammerle pose for a portrait at their house on July 1, 2019, in Broomfield, Colorado. (Photo by...

Anya Semenoff
Jul 10, 20194 min read
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