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Colorado Catholics Prepare to Ride Across America for Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness

(Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities) In just a few short months, a group of Colorado Catholics will set out on a remarkable journey of faith, endurance and service. On October 4, 2026, twelve cyclists from Samaritan Cycling USA will dip their bicycle tires into the Pacific Ocean in San Diego, California, before beginning a nearly 3,000-mile ride across the United States. Forty-five days later, they will arrive in St. Augustine, Florida, having crossed the country one mile at a time to raise...

Archbishop Golka Invites Archdiocese to Pray for Brother Bishop and Friend with Lung Cancer

As Auxiliary Bishop Kevin Kenney of the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis in Minnesota announced he was diagnosed with cancer, the Denver archbishop reminded him he “does not carry this cross alone.” Denver Archbishop James Golka kneels in prayer during the Good Friday service at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) Following the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis’ Wednesday announcement that Auxiliary Bishop Kevin Kenney...

Bishop Rodriguez, Vatican Officials and Local Catholics Pray the Rosary Outside of New ICE Detention Facility in Hudson

Together with an international delegation of Catholics working for social justice with the Vatican, Denver Catholics prayed for a deeper respect for human dignity, especially for migrants. Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez prays the Rosary outside of the Hudson Correctional Facility, which will reopen as a detention center for the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). (Photo by Joe Donelson/Denver Catholic) On the wide, sweeping plains of Hudson, Colorado, an intimate...

Bringing Hope and Healing Closer to Home

The St. Raphael Counseling team stands ready to support children, adults and families with mental health care from a Catholic perspective. (Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities) Mental health challenges are touching more individuals and families than ever before. From children navigating anxiety and learning differences to couples working through relationship struggles and adults facing depression, grief or major life transitions, the need for compassionate, accessible care continues to grow...

Official Deacon Appointments: July 1, 2026

Archdiocesan deacons gather for Deacon Day at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Northglenn in 2023. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) Here’s a list of the latest deacon appointments for the Archdiocese of Denver, effective July 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted. Deacons Assigned to New Parishes Deacon Thomas Garcia, relieved of duties at Shrine of St. Anne Parish, Arvada, and appointed to St. John Paul II Parish, Thornton, ad nutum archiepiscopi. Deacon Thinh Le, relieved of duties at...

Remembering Mary Machado

(Courtesy photo) I have a glass sitting in my cabinet that I needed to return to Mary Machado. A toothpick holder, really, that she brought to my house for an annual homeschool community event. She left it, and I never got it back to her; I figured I’d just give it back this coming fall. Now I don’t know what to do with it, since Mary left this earth on June 24, 2026, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Only diagnosed less than three weeks prior, her last days were filled with visits...

Archbishop Golka, Archbishop Emeritus Aquila and Bishop Rodriguez Meet Pope Leo XIV

(Photos ©Vatican Media) The pallium pilgrimage was a blessed and unique experience for pilgrims, to be sure, but one special moment for Northern Colorado's shepherds stood out among them all: meeting Pope Leo XIV! While in Rome for the pilgrimage and Pallium Mass, Denver Archbishop James Golka, Archbishop Emeritus Samuel J. Aquila, and Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez, together with John Magee, archdiocesan chancellor, and Deacon Doug Flinn, archdiocesan general counsel, had the...

Archbishop Golka calls Colorado Catholics to prayer as wildfires devastate communities

Photo of the night shift working north of Beulah. (Photo courtesy of Aspen Acres Fire 2026 Agency, Ernest Prax) Editor's Note: Multiple wildfires continue to burn across Colorado, forcing evacuations, destroying homes and threatening communities in the Dioceses of Pueblo and Colorado Springs. Three wildland firefighters also lost their lives while responding to the fires, underscoring the tremendous sacrifice made by those protecting others. As Catholics across the state join Bishop Stephen...

FAQs Regarding SSPX and Schism from the Archdiocese of Denver

(Denver Catholic file photo) Editor's Note: On July 1, 2026, the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) proceeded with the unauthorized ordination of four bishops without a pontifical mandate. In response, the Holy See declared the ordinations a schismatic act and announced the canonical consequences for those involved. In light of these developments, Archbishop James R. Golka issued a letter to the faithful and the Archdiocese of Denver released a Frequently Asked Questions document provided below...

'Let us remain united in Christ': Archbishop Golka offers pastoral guidance following Vatican declaration on SSPX

(Photo: Unsplash) Editor's Note: On July 1, 2026, the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) proceeded with the unauthorized ordination of four bishops without a pontifical mandate. In response, the Holy See declared the ordinations a schismatic act and announced the canonical consequences for those involved. In light of these developments, Archbishop James R. Golka has issued the following letter to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Denver, in addition to an archdiocesan FAQ on the matter. July 7,...

Eighty Years Later: Why St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Still Matters

(Photo courtesy of the Mother Cabrini Shrine, Golden) By JoAnn Seaman Executive Director Mother Cabrini Shrine On July 7, 1946, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini became the first American citizen to be canonized a saint. While history rightly remembers this milestone, her canonization was never meant to mark the end of her story. Rather, it affirmed that the life she lived — rooted in the Sacred Heart of Jesus and poured out in service to others — would continue to inspire generations around the...

The Gift of Freedom, Through the Eyes of Those Who Lost It

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Americans can learn a lot from our brothers and sisters who have found true freedom on our shores. (Photo: Denver Catholic composite design) Warning: This article contains tough subject matter that may be difficult for some to read. For many of us, freedom can seem as natural as the air we breathe. We assume it has always been there and always will be. Yet for many others, freedom has been something denied or painfully won. As our nation...