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‘The world needs you’: Archbishop Aquila ordains 21 new deacons
Archbishop Aquila ordained 21 men to the permanent diaconate on June 24, the solemnity of the birth of St. John the Baptist. (Photo by...

Aaron Lambert
Jun 29, 20234 min read


Thank you, Fathers: Priests celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2023
(Photo: Adobe Stock) Having responded in the same way as the apostles did to Christ’s command in John 13, we remain ever grateful for the...

Denver Catholic Staff
Jun 21, 20231 min read


WATCH: 21 men ordained as permanent deacons on June 24
On Saturday, June 24, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila celebrated the ordination Mass of 21 men to the permanent diaconate at Light of the...

Archdiocese of Denver
Jun 16, 20231 min read


Join the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests on June 16
(Photo: Adobe Stock) This Friday, on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the universal Church is invited to partake in the World...

Archdiocese of Denver
Jun 12, 20232 min read


Father Don Willette enters eternal life at 81 years old
Father Donald Willette (Archdiocesan file photo) Father Donald C. Willette was born June 26, 1941, in Lemmon, South Dakota and entered...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Jun 8, 20233 min read


Groundbreaking in plains marks a new era for Denver’s Capuchin Poor Clares
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila blessed the grounds where a future monastery for the Capuchin Poor Clares will be built on June 1 in Byers,...

Rocio Madera
Jun 7, 20235 min read


Official Priest Appointments: Effective July 1, 2023
Here’s a list of all the new priest assignments for the Archdiocese of Denver, including pastor and parochial vicar reassignments, parish...

Archdiocese of Denver
May 18, 20233 min read


Meet the archdiocese’s newest priests — and where they’ll be assigned
From L-R, Deacon Patricio Chuquimarca, Deacon Kevin Kasel and Deacon Anthony Phan look on during their priest ordination at the Cathedral...

Aaron Lambert
May 17, 20234 min read


Three men ordained as priests on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Deacons lay prostrate during the litany of saints during their priest ordination at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception...

Aaron Lambert
May 17, 20234 min read


Diamond in the rough: Priests find faith and vocations at CU Boulder
While known to some for its party culture, multiple Denver priests think of the University of Colorado in Boulder as a turning point in...

Makena Cervantes
May 8, 20234 min read


In the daily toil of family life, grace and consolations abound
Photo by Jordan Whitt on Unsplash By Brianna Heldt/National Catholic Register As I’m now firmly planted in my (early) 40s, with a grown...

Brianna Heldt
Mar 24, 20236 min read


WATCH: Archbishop Aquila speaks on marriage aboard the Good News Cruise
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila recently delivered an inspiring talk about the beautiful vocation of marriage aboard the Good News Cruise ....

Denver Catholic Staff
Feb 27, 20231 min read


New Abbey of St. Walburga nun finds ‘surging joy’ in making solemn profession
Sister Maria of Jesus (center) of the Abbey of St. Walburga made her solemn monastic profession on Feb. 10, the feast of St. Scholastica....

André Escaleira, Jr.
Feb 24, 20233 min read


Meet the Archdiocese of Denver's newest transitional deacons, ordained Feb. 18
(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) On Feb. 18, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila ordained seven men to the transitional diaconate at the...

Denver Catholic Staff
Feb 23, 202312 min read


Seven new deacons take first step in journey toward the priesthood
(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) On Saturday, Feb. 18, seven men took a leap of faith into the transitional diaconate and a first...

Aaron Lambert
Feb 23, 20234 min read


Sodalits at Holy Name Parish welcome one new priest, two consecrated laymen
(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) The Archdiocese of Denver has a new priest here within our community! And two newly perpetually professed...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Feb 2, 20234 min read


Fraternas to bid farewell to Denver after 25 years of fruitful ministry
From left to right, Fraternas Carmen Villa, Lara Montoya and Mayé Agama with Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila. (File photo) Nearly 25 years...

André Escaleira, Jr.
Jan 27, 20235 min read


Future priests get practical experience
Seminarian Jacob Schepp builds with Legos with the after-care students at Christ the King Catholic School. First year seminarians on...

Amy Bryer Brumley
Nov 17, 20222 min read


At second annual Priest Softball Game, grand slams and slide-ins for vocations
On the warm summer evening of Aug. 26, under the Friday Night Lights at the All-City Baseball Field in Denver, two all-star softball...

Aaron Lambert
Sep 8, 20223 min read


Seven ways to foster vocations in the family
(Photo: Josh Applegate / Unsplash) “What do you want to be when you grow-up?” This is one of the all-time most popular questions for...

Father Ryan O'Neill
Jun 7, 20226 min read
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