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Honoring Those Who Served: Denver Catholics Invited to Support the Retirement Fund for Religious

This year’s January 3–4 collection helps provide essential care for the sisters, brothers and priests who shaped our faith. (Photo by Jim Judkis. © 2025 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Used by permission) Every year, Catholics across the Archdiocese of Denver unite to support women and men whose quiet sacrifices shaped the Church in the United States: our aging religious sisters, brothers and religious order priests. This year’s Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be...

PHOTOS | Hope Lived at Home: Jubilee Year Concludes on the Feast of the Holy Family

Bishop Rodríguez pointed to Jesus, Mary and Joseph as the model for Christian life as he closed the Jubilee Year of Hope. (Photo by Grant Whitty/Denver Catholic) By Grant Whitty As the faithful settled into pews before Mass on the last Sunday of 2025, a seminarian stood waiting at the back of the Cathedral, under the red and yellow canopy of the Cathedral Basilica's umbrellino.  “I am sure you all know the symbolism behind the umbrellino  and bell [formally, the tintinnabulum ] present in...

Before the Doors Open: The Heart Behind Nearly Half a Million Meals

(Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities) Before the first guest steps into the dining room, before the clatter of utensils, the hum of conversation and the warmth of a shared meal, quiet, holy preparation takes place in the kitchen at Samaritan House Fort Collins, a shelter for women and families experiencing homelessness. The lights flick on early as Terry, the kitchen supervisor, ties her apron and checks the day’s plan. The ovens warm, a pot simmers on the stove and her team of three begins...

From Hardship to Hope: Juliana’s Second Chance Begins at Marisol Homes

(Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities) At just 23 years old, Juliana has lived through more challenges than many face in a lifetime. Her journey has been shaped by hardship and resilience and by a growing belief that God is not finished with her story. “I’ve never been in a shelter before, and I came to Marisol Homes after running away from work release. I’m currently on probation, but I’m committed to turning my life around,” Juliana shared. Her path has not been easy. At 15, she became a...

Merry Christmas from Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila!

What a day! Jesus Christ is born for us! He's come to rescue us, to save us! And that changes EVERYTHING. Alleluia! As we celebrate this great, blessed day — the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ! — Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila wishes us a most blessed day and season. He prays that the Child Jesus pours forth every good gift, most especially the grace of closeness to him, to the Father and to the Holy Spirit, today, throughout the Christmas season and in each moment of our lives. Merry...

Catholic Bishops, Families ask Supreme Court to Rule for Catholic Schools in Colorado Universal PreK Suit

By Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency Staff The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, a coalition of Catholic families, and numerous other advocates are petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in favor of Catholic schools seeking to be included in Colorado’s universal preschool funding program.  The religious liberty law group Becket said in a Dec. 18 release that the Catholic schools’ advocates — including numerous religious groups, legal organizations, and public policy groups — are...

‘This Is Our Day’: Escuela de Guadalupe Celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

(Photo provided) By Janalee Chmel The scent of flowers filled Presentation of Our Lady Parish in Denver as students processed forward one after another, clutching blossoms to place before Our Lady. Some flowers were carefully wrapped. Others were held tightly in small hands, the stems bending as students tried not to drop their important offerings. At Escuela de Guadalupe, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe isn’t simply a date on the liturgical calendar. It’s personal.  “This Mass is...

'We feel safer at church': Latino Families in Weld County Are Turning to Faith Communities for Healthcare

Drummers accompany a group doing a traditional dance at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Greeley. (Photo: John Daley/CPR News) In the parking lot at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Greeley, hundreds of Latino families recently gathered for something many find increasingly difficult to access: basic healthcare. As Colorado Public Radio reports, fear of immigration enforcement, rising costs and lack of insurance are pushing many Latino residents to delay or avoid medical care altogether. That’s why the...

Even in a Sea of Souls, Jesus Sees You: SEEKing Christ

An invitation to encounter Jesus through the sacraments, prayer and community, finding Christ's personal love amid the crowds. (Photo by Josh Applegate, courtesy of FOCUS) Piercing through the crowd, his eyes meet mine. Even though the spotlight illuminates the monstrance and I kneel hidden in the shadows behind hundreds of adorers, I find myself held by the Lord’s gaze in a moment just between us.   Like he noticed the hemorrhaging woman despite the crowd pressing in on him in chapter eight...

A Christmas Gift for the Homebound: TV Mass Brings the Joy of Christ’s Birth to Those Unable to Attend

The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, decorated for Christmas. (Photo provided) On Christmas Day, Catholics around the world gather in churches to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ — the Word made flesh, born for our salvation. For many, this joyful gathering around the altar is the heart of Christmas. Yet for some members of our community — the elderly, the sick, and those truly unable to leave their homes — attending Mass in person is not possible. For them, the...

Inside Vail Valley Catholics' Historic Campaign to Build TWO New Churches

Prayer, philanthropy and community are fueling a long-awaited, region-wide effort to meet worship needs in a booming community. Behind the scenes of a massive effort to build two new churches in the Rocky Mountains stands a dedicated group of faithful Catholics. From left to right: Steve and Janet Burmeister, Father José María Quera, Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and Alba and Reynaldo Padilla. Not pictured: Bob Boselli and Jenn Bruno. (Photo provided) The Catholic faith is visible in the...

PHOTOS | A Dream Fulfilled: All Souls Parish in Englewood Completes Long-Awaited Church Renovation

Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila blessed and rededicated the renovated church at All Souls Parish in Englewood on Saturday, the culmination of a decades-long desire to renew the parish community. (Photo by Joe Donelson) By Joe Donelson This past Sunday, on the Feast of St. Lucy, All Souls Parish in Englewood reopened its doors to the neighborhood, unveiling a newly renovated place of worship. With Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila in attendance for the dedication of the altar and many former...