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A Harvest of Vocations: Priestly Vocations Nearly Double in Denver, Reaching Record 110 Seminarians 

The Archdiocese of Denver has seen a 96% increase in the number of seminarians in just three years. Two men beginning formation at St. John Vianney share how prayer, personal invitations and the witness of holy priests helped them respond to God's call. After another record year, St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver has the highest enrollment in recent memory with the most archdiocesan seminarians, nearly doubling the number of men studying for Denver in three years. (Photo by Grant Whitty)...

From Nurse to Nun

Sister Maria-Benedicta joins the ranks of the solemnly professed nuns of the Abbey of St. Walburga Sr. Maria-Benedicta prays the Suscipe during her solemn profession, surrendering herself and her life to the Lord. (Photo by Grant Whitty/Denver Catholic) By a nun of the Abbey of St. Walburga People may doubt that being a contemplative Benedictine nun can possibly make one happy, but with one look at Sister Maria-Benedicta’s smiling face, it becomes evident that there must be a joy deeper than...

Technology: Keeping Human Dignity at the Center of Innovation

From artificial intelligence to digital tools, Catholic Social Teaching calls for technological advancement that serves people rather than replaces them. Here's how that principle shapes the Colorado bishops' public policy priorities. Part 10 of a 10-part series on the Colorado bishops' public policy priorities An attendee at the 2026 Mass for Life takes a selfie with Denver Archbishop James Golka. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) Technology must respect human dignity, protect...

Protecting Life, Transforming Families: Archbishop Golka’s Message of Hope

Denver Archbishop James Golka preaches during Mass for the 40 Days for Life at Marisol Health in Denver. (Photo by Matt Walker/Denver Catholic) "We're willing to walk with vulnerable people, hand in hand, to give them the support that they need. Because we have enough experience in this to show that if we walk with a vulnerable person trying to bring life into the world, our presence and support will make all the difference and change the trajectory of that family." – Archbishop James R....

Denver's Cathedral Basilica Celebrates 114 Years of Faith and Beauty

At an anniversary Mass, Denver Archbishop James Golka reminded the faithful that the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception's greatest treasure isn't its magnificent architecture, but the generations of souls who have encountered Christ there. Denver Archbishop Golka preaches during the 5:30 p.m. daily Mass on the eve of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception's 114th anniversary of its dedication in 1912. (Photo by Morgan Knobloch/Denver Catholic) For the last 114 years,...

Energy and Environment: Caring for Creation and Future Generations

Catholic Social Teaching calls for responsible stewardship of the environment while recognizing the needs of families and vulnerable communities. Here's how that responsibility shapes the Colorado bishops' public policy priorities. Part 9 of a 10-part series on the Colorado bishops' public policy priorities Denver Archbishop James Golka blesses the land on which the future St. Clare Church in Edwards will be built. (Photo by Chris Kendig) Care for the environment and responsible use of energy...

Restorative Justice: Balancing Accountability, Mercy and Rehabilitation

Catholic teaching calls for justice that protects victims, holds offenders accountable and recognizes the possibility of redemption. Here's how that vision informs the Colorado bishops' public policy priorities. Part 8 of a 10-part series on the Colorado bishops' public policy priorities Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez prays the Rosary in front of the Hudson Correctional Facility, which is contracted to become a new ICE detention facility in Colorado. (Photo by Joe Donelson/Denver...

Archbishop Golka: The U.S. Supreme Court can save Colorado’s Catholic education

(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) It's not just the rights of Catholics on the line at the United States Supreme Court next week, Archbishop Golka wrote in an op-ed in The Denver Post on Sunday. It's the freedom of all Americans to practice their beliefs. As the Archdiocese of Denver, St. Mary Catholic Virtue School and local Catholic families prepare to head to Washington, DC, for a Supreme Court hearing in St. Mary v. Roy, the Denver archbishop shared on the beauty and mission...

When Faith Becomes Flesh: How Love Left Its Mark on Julia Greeley, Mother Teresa and the Sisters of Loretto

Worn knees, aching feet and bones marked by service offer a fascinating glimpse into a Catholic faith that isn’t merely spiritual — it is lived through the body. Left: Servant of God Julia Greeley, a formerly enslaved Black woman known in Denver for her profound charity. (Photo: Archdiocese of Denver file photo). Right: St. Teresa of Calcutta holds her hands in prayer during a visit to Denver. (Photo by James Baca/Denver Catholic Register) Angel wings. Halos. Voices from the clouds. When you...

Denver African Catholic Society Celebrates 12th Anniversary With Archbishop Golka

At Queen of Peace Parish in Aurora, African Catholics celebrated their shared faith and diverse cultural heritage through prayer, music, traditional attire and fellowship. Denver Archbishop James Golka smiles with Father Felix P. Medina-Algaba, pastor of Queen of Peace Parish in Aurora (far right), with members of the African Catholic Society (ACS), including ACS President Lawrencia Owusu-Ansah (far left). (Photo by Matt Walker/Denver Catholic) One in Christ. That’s the motto of the...

Education: Empowering Parents and Protecting the Right to Choose

The Catholic Church teaches that parents are the primary educators of their children. Here's how that principle shapes the Colorado bishops' approach to educational opportunity, school choice and public policy. Part 7 of a 10-part series on the Colorado bishops' public policy priorities Denver Archbishop James Golka visits St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School in Denver. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) Parents are the primary educators of their children. Therefore, education...

What a Denver Pro-Life High School Symposium Taught Me About Listening, Compassion and Human Dignity

A Catholic high school student reflects on how personal testimonies challenged her to listen more deeply, speak with compassion and put her pro-life beliefs into action. Sr. Mary Grace, SV, speaks during the 2025 Pro-Life High School Symposium hosted by Respect Life Denver, a ministry of Catholic Charities. (Photo by Ryan Brady, courtesy of Respect Life Denver) By Jane Chatterton Going to the Pro-Life symposium last year, I was really excited and interested to hear from people with personal...