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A group of people smiling in front of an altar with a crucifix. Candles are lit. The cloth reads, "This is my body, this is my blood."

From Littleton to Egypt: Denver Catholic Young Adult Begins Missionary Journey with the Salesians

The newly commissioned Salesian Lay Missioners prepare to head to the corners of the earth to bring Christ's love to his people. (Photo...

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 82 min read

Person in a white and blue religious habit stands near seated people under a tree. Backpacks and boxes are visible on a grassy area.

EXCLUSIVE | PHOTOS: Living Mother Teresa’s Legacy: Missionaries of Charity Offer Hope and Healing to the Forgotten in Denver

These small but mighty sisters show Christ’s face to the Mile High City’s most vulnerable. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) Rain or shine,...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Sep 58 min read

Four people smiling outside a brick building: a woman in blue, a bishop in gold and red attire, a nun in navy, and a man in a suit.

From Byers to Christ the King: Sr. Mary Vianney Professes First Vows

Pictured with her family and Bishop Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, Sr. Mary Vianney Benz made her first vows with the School Sisters of...

Denver Catholic Staff

Sep 43 min read

A priest blesses a congregation in white robes holding candles. The ceremony takes place in a bright church with tall windows and golden decor.

'A Mission Diocese Again': How the Archdiocese of Denver Has Been Retooled for Evangelization under Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

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

Scott Elmer, D. Min.

Sep 313 min read

Wide view of a cathedral interior with stained glass windows. Clergy in robes perform a ceremony at the altar, while people observe from pews.

Ordained into a Chaotic World: The 2020 Priests, 5 years later

Five priests were ordained in a near-empty Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Five...

Guest Contributor

Aug 317 min read

Clergy in white robes process in a grand church with arched ceilings and stained glass. A solemn ceremony unfolds at the ornate altar.

'Follow Me' to the Seminary: Record Number of Seminarians Begins Formation at St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver

This back-to-school season, nearly two dozen new seminarians are answering God's call to discern his will for their lives and are...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Aug 2910 min read

Group of nine smiling men in black clothing stand arm-in-arm outside a building with arches. The mood is joyful and relaxed.

Hundreds nominated for priesthood in Denver ‘Called by Name’ campaign

Father Jason Wallace (top center) with Archdiocese of Denver seminarians. (Photo: Courtesy of Vianney Vocations) By Kate Quiñones/CNA The...

Catholic News Agency

Aug 184 min read

A couple kisses in a church, in front of seats and floral decor. A colorful mural is visible in the background depicting figures and nature.

From Noise to Grace: A Couple’s Journey Home to the Catholic Church, Right Before Their Wedding

In a love story rooted in the Church, the Nelsons found their way home through silence, sacraments and saints. Anna and Taylor Nelson...

Guest Contributor

Aug 136 min read

A man in a white and gold robe speaks at a wooden lectern in a church, with lit candles and a brick wall backdrop.

A Shepherd for Shepherds: Meet Father Matthew Book, Denver’s New Vicar for Clergy

Father Matt Book prepares to preach during a wedding at Light of the World Parish in Littleton. (Photo by Megan Simpson/courtesy of Light...

Denver Catholic Staff

Aug 124 min read

Elderly man in glasses laughing with others in an arched, bright room. Warm atmosphere, joy visible on their faces.

‘Kenny’ documentary on Msgr. Ken Leone now streaming on Formed

(Photo courtesy of Blackstone Films) For decades, Msgr. Ken Leone has been a familiar presence in parishes, hospitals and communities...

Denver Catholic Staff

Aug 92 min read

A monk in a gray robe stands before an altar in a church, with priests nearby carrying a scroll. The altar is adorned with candles and flowers.

PHOTOS | ‘I’m finally at my place’: Brother John of the Cross professes final vows with the Brothers of St. John

On the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Brother John of the Cross found his perpetual place in the Heart of Christ. Br. John of the Cross...

Guest Contributor

Aug 84 min read

Five elderly men smiling around a dining table with plates of food and drinks. One stands, while others sit. A framed painting decorates the wall.

Giving Back to Those Who Gave Everything: How Your Gift Helps Retired Priests Like Father James Fox

Father James Fox (standing, center) visits with four brother priests during lunch at the Prophet Elijah House. (Photo by Neil McDonough)...

Denver Catholic Staff

Aug 64 min read

Five smiling men in clerical collars are arranged in a collage. Each wears a black shirt, set against a leafy green background.

Five Jesuits to Profess First Vows at Regis University

Five Jesuits of the USA Central and Southern Province, Paul Gillam, Jackson Graham, Corey Jackson, Tom Laughlin and Viêt Vu, will profess...

Denver Catholic Staff

Aug 42 min read

A seminarian in clerical attire and his mother, a blonde woman wearing a blue sweater, are superimposed on a black background. In a speech bubble between them, the words "YOU CONVERTED TOO?" are visible. "SON" and "MOM" are also visible underneath each of them.

WATCH | A Mother and Son Found the Catholic Faith — Without Knowing the Other Was Searching!

By Neil McDonough and André Escaleira, Jr. "I've decided to explore the Catholic Church," Beth Zarian told her son, Steven, one day....

André Escaleira, Jr.

Aug 41 min read

Priests in white robes with cream collars standing in a church. Stained glass windows and altar visible. Formal, solemn atmosphere.

Our Priests By The Numbers

(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) For years, we've spoken at length in the United States of a "priest shortage," noting that many...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jul 242 min read

A smiling person in a hooded habit near a stone wall with a blurred green forest and stream in the background; the atmosphere is cheerful.

Brother John of the Cross to Make Solemn Profession on Feast of St. Ignatius

(Photo provided) This year, the Feast of St. Ignatius will be marked with special solemnity at St. Ignatius Parish in Denver, where...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jul 223 min read

People standing and praying in a sunlit church with stained-glass windows. The mood is serene, with soft light highlighting wooden pews.

PHOTOS | Spiritual Mothers Pray for Our Spiritual Fathers at Mass on World Day of Prayer for Sanctification of Priests

Faithful from across the archdiocese gathered in prayer at Sacred Heart Parish in Denver on Friday's Solemnity of the Sacred Heart and...

Guest Contributor

Jul 24 min read

A man in white religious robes speaks into a microphone with arms raised. Ornate golden background. Calm and welcoming expression.

Pope Leo XIV invites seminarians to bear witness to ‘tenderness’ and ‘mercy’ of Christ

The pontiff warned of the risk of a superficial spiritual life “in an age of hyperconnectivity” in which it becomes increasingly...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 284 min read

Man seen through a confessional screen in a wooden booth. The setting is dimly lit, conveying a solemn, contemplative mood.

The Other Side of the Screen: The Priest’s Front-Row Seat to Mercy in Action in Confession

(Photo: Josh Applegate/Unsplash) You find your way into a Catholic church, and it’s quiet. Really quiet. The lights are low, except for a...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Jun 2716 min read

Twelve men in white robes with hands in prayer stand in a cathedral with stained glass windows and an ornate altar, creating a solemn mood.

Get to Know the Archdiocese’s 12 NEW Deacons!

Twelve men were ordained to the diaconate by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila on Saturday, June 14, at the Cathedral Basilica of the...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jun 2322 min read

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