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Seminaries’ Appeal – “We need good and holy priests”: An interview with transitional Deacon José Delgado
The path to the priesthood depends not only on the dedication and commitment of future priests but also on the support and generosity of...
Marie San Jose
Nov 15, 20243 min read
Wisdom from Walburga: Humble, hidden life
(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) This series, which will span several weeks, is a recounting of “Wisdom from Walburga” from the mind and...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Nov 13, 20242 min read
WATCH: Help form men for mission through the Annual Seminaries’ Appeal
Our seminarians need your help! With an annual cost of $61,000 to form each of our 100+ seminarians at St. John Vianney and Redemptoris...
Archdiocese of Denver
Nov 10, 20241 min read
WATCH: Surprised by grace: How a community’s loss inspired Deacon Clarence McDavid’s decades of service
2024 marks the 50th Jubilee of the Permanent Diaconate here in the Archdiocese of Denver. Through preaching, service, worship and...
Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 8, 20243 min read
Wisdom from Walburga: ‘Goodness will reap goodness’
(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) This series, which will span several weeks, is a recounting of “Wisdom from Walburga” from the mind and...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Nov 6, 20242 min read
A Deacon’s Heart: Deacon Jim Blume’s merciful ministry to grieving families through Precious Lives
(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) For decades, Deacon Jim Blume has felt called to minister and serve the poor, whether they be lacking in...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Nov 4, 20244 min read
Wisdom from Walburga: ‘Memento Mori’
(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) This series, which will span several weeks, is a recounting of “Wisdom from Walburga” from the mind and...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 30, 20242 min read
From the judge’s bench to the altar: Deacon-Judge Phil McNulty’s testimony
(L: Photo provided; R: Photo by Neil McDonough) 2024 marks the 50th Jubilee of the Permanent Diaconate here in the Archdiocese of Denver....
André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 29, 20245 min read
Living into eternity: Deacon-Doctor Alan Rastrelli’s dual calling to heal bodies and souls
2024 marks the 50th Jubilee of the Permanent Diaconate here in the Archdiocese of Denver. Through preaching, service, worship and...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 25, 20245 min read
Wisdom from Walburga: Liturgy of the Hours and intercessory prayer
The nuns of the Abbey of St. Walburga stand before God on behalf of the Church, offering him prayer and praise, and bringing the needs of...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 23, 20243 min read
Finding faith amidst the flames: Deacon-firefighter Derrick Johnson’s testimony
(Photo provided) By Caitlin Wojtasek 2024 marks the 50th Jubilee of the Permanent Diaconate here in the Archdiocese of Denver. Through...
Guest Contributor
Oct 21, 20246 min read
Wisdom from Walburga: ‘Prefer nothing to the love of Christ’
This series, which will span several weeks, is a recounting of “Wisdom from Walburga” from the mind and heart of Mother Maria-Michael,...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 16, 20242 min read
Wisdom from Walburga: ‘Persevering fidelity’
Espoused to Christ the Bridegroom, the nuns of the Abbey of St. Walburga offer their prayer and praise to God for the Church. Their...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 9, 20243 min read
Wisdom from Walburga: Charity, the key to the Christian life
A nun of the Abbey of St. Walburga prays during her Solemn Monastic Profession, committing her life to prayer and praise to God for the...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 2, 20242 min read
‘Let him go to my Son’: Powerful prayer confirmed Deacon Tim Unger’s service to future permanent deacons
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 25: Ordination of Deacons at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on January 25, 2014, in Denver,...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 30, 20245 min read
Wisdom from Walburga: ‘Let God lead you’
The nuns of the Abbey of St. Walburga gather through the day to pray the Liturgy of the Hours in praise of God and for the Church. (Photo...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 25, 20242 min read
The Lord will overcome any worldly obstacle: Deacon Luke Oestman’s testimony of prayerful service in Yuma
Deacon Luke, his wife Angie, and their family at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish in Yuma. (Photo provided) 2024 marks the 50th...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 23, 20246 min read
From tax collector to the diaconate: Deacon Pedro Reyes’ modern St. Matthew story
DENVER, CO - APRIL 12: Deacon Pedro Reyes Jr. gives the sign of the cross during a Gospel reading during the March for Life Mass at the...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 19, 20244 min read
Wisdom from Walburga: ‘A return to Eden’
(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) They’re perennial Catholic questions. Over the centuries, countless Catholics have asked, pondered and...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Praying for our priests: 12 ways to spiritually support our clergy
By Opus Angelorum Our priests need our support! While they need equipped leaders to be on mission with them, they first and foremost...
Guest Contributor
Sep 17, 20245 min read
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