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First Hispanic Marian Day: A ‘Yes’ That Can Change the World

Hundreds of faithful took part in Denver’s first Marian Day, held on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in a gathering marked by faith, prayer and devotion. At the conclusion of the first Marian Day in the Archdiocese of Denver, the faithful walked together in procession, united in prayer and devotion to the Virgin Mary. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) “Mary’s yes can change the whole world.” With these moving words from his homily, Denver Archbishop...

Denver Catholic Schools Welcome New Leaders This Fall

New school leaders across the Archdiocese of Denver see their vocations as opportunities to share the Gospel, build up communities and inspire children and families. From left to right, Shirelle Edghill, principal of Frassati Catholic Academy in Thornton, David Cichos, principal of St. Therese Catholic Classical School in Aurora, and Sydney Corbiserio, assistant principal and dean of curriculum at St. Stephen Catholic School in Glenwood Springs, are pictured during a recent training day at...

No Cleric Carries the Cross Alone: Archdiocesan Clergy Support Program Grows 

Colorado’s new COR Peer Support Program is building a culture of fraternity, accompaniment and care among priests and deacons. Deacon John Doubrava (left) and Deacon Ed Green (right) chat before the second COR training. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) Jesus had Simon of Cyrene to help carry the Cross (Matthew 27). Colorado clergy now have each other, thanks to a bourgeoning clergy peer support program launched by the Archdiocese of Denver and the Diocese of Colorado Springs...

To the Heights of Priesthood: Into the Wilderness with Denver's Seminarians

Heavy packs, mountain storms, Eucharistic Adoration and 74 miles in the Wyoming wilderness taught 11 Denver seminarians powerful lessons in fraternity, leadership and trust in God. 11 Denver seminarians spent three weeks backpacking in Wyoming at the end of their Spirituality Year. The experience was a unique one that brought them closer in community, trust and faith. (Photo provided) By Father Matteo Invernizzi, F.S.C.B. Parochial Vicar Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Broomfield Have you ever...

Everything Changed at the Font: How Baptism Changed the Lives of Three New Catholics

Three adult converts share their journeys to the Catholic Church and the new life they found in Jesus Christ. (Photo by Neil McDonough/Denver Catholic) Most Catholics, baptized as babies, don’t remember their spiritual birthday, when they became children of God. It’s a far-off thing, existing only in dusty scrapbooks on dark shelves in chilly basements or garages. But for some — a growing amount, to be sure — the Lord calls a bit more slowly but no less emphatically. For these adult converts...

Archbishop Golka celebrates first Deacon Day with call to self-emptying service

Annual gathering brought together Denver’s deacons, wives, widowed deacons, widows and priests for Mass, renewal of promises and fraternity Archdiocesan deacons gathered August 12 for the annual Deacon Day, celebrating their vocations and service to the Church. (Photo by Majewski Digital Photography) Bishop Jorge Rodríguez joined the deacons for the annual celebration. (Photo by Majewski Digital Photography) Deacons from across the Archdiocese of Denver, including active, retired and widowed...

'Setting Captives Free': How Denver's Ignatian Discernment Institute Is Forming Souls in Hope 

(Photo provided) Step back and consider the past week: have there been moments when you’ve felt discouraged? What about moments of unexpected joy? We’ve all experienced the highs and lows of our spiritual life. What if there’s a way to navigate the terrain of our journey toward holiness with the timeless, practical wisdom of St. Ignatius? In January 2025, Father Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V., and Father Mark Yavarone, O.M.V., of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary (OMV) co-founded the Ignatian...

More Than a Building: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Fort Collins Celebrates Sixth Anniversary of Church Dedication

Six years after the new church was dedicated, Archbishop Golka reminded parishioners that God’s work continues. Denver Archbishop James Golka celebrated Mass in honor of the sixth anniversary of the dedication of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Fort Collins, reminding the parishioners that their parish is made of living stones. (Photo by Karsen Flies/Denver Catholic) By Karsen Flies “This is a beautiful church,” Denver Archbishop James Golka told parishioners gathered at St. Elizabeth Ann...

'We are not meant to do life alone': How a Broomfield Parish Walks with Families Long After the Baptismal Font

Family ministries at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Broomfield are leading couples and children closer together and nearer to Christ. (Photo by Neil McDonough/Denver Catholic) On weekday mornings, whether it is 20 degrees or 80, Mike and Erika Oakes carry their coffee to the front porch of their home and spend 15 minutes in prayer before the day begins. When their two children were younger, the couple would catch small fingers parting the window blinds, two little faces watching their parents...

Listening Before Leading: Parish Leaders Equipped for Mission and Evangelization

Pastors, parish staff and ministry leaders gathered for the Archdiocese of Denver’s annual Parish Leaders Convocation to pray, discern and strengthen parish life by listening to God’s plan for each community. Andrew McGown, executive director of evangelization and mission, leads the Parish Leader's Convocation in Denver. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) More than 100 parish leaders from across the archdiocese gathered in Denver on Tuesday for a daylong convocation designed to...

St. John Paul II High School Coming to Loveland for First School Year

The Loveland Reporter Herald recently featured the Catholic classical high school's efforts to inaugurate its new campus. (Photo courtesy of St. John Paul II High School) Northern Colorado's Catholic classical high school is coming to Loveland for its first school year on a new campus, and the Loveland Reporter Herald was excited to cover the milestone! Founded in 2020 with the support of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, St. John Paul II High School has operated out of Our Lady of the Valley...

Deacon Engineer Brings Water to Those Who Thirst

He thought he would be ‘hugging trees,’ but this Denver deacon’s Catholic Engineering Corps brings clean — and living — water to villages in Cameroon. Deacon Joshua Knight stands beside the latest completed water project in Bandam, Cameroon. (Photo provided) After graduating with a degree in environmental engineering from the University of Colorado-Boulder, Deacon Joshua Knight of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Denver thought he would be “hugging trees” for the rest of his life, but plans...