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PHOTOS: Moving Visit of Cristero Martyrs’ Relics Fills Denver Parishes with Faith

Queen of Peace Parish in Aurora and St. Cajetan Parish in Denver received first-class relics of six Mexican martyrs. Faithful from Queen of Peace Parish in Aurora and St. Cajetan Parish in Denver honored and remembered six Cristero martyrs, venerating a relic containing bone fragments of each of them. (Photo by Juan Andrés Coriat/Denver Catholic) The historic cry of the Cristeros, “¡Viva Cristo Rey!” (“Long live Christ the King!”), echoed last weekend in Denver as Queen of Peace Parish in...

Rooted in Prayer, Focused on Mission: Archbishop Aquila's Pastoral Vision

Through prayer, evangelization and healing, Archbishop Aquila guided the archdiocese into a new era of mission. From Archbishop Aquila's side, Father Tom Scherer saw the Archdiocese of Denver move to mission, through the Synod on Synodality and into an apostolic age. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) By Father Tom Scherer Parochial Vicar, St. Thomas More Parish, Centennial Priest Secretary, 2021—2025 Editor's Note: Over the last almost 14 years, many have gotten to know Archbishop Aquila...

Bringing the Wounds of Racism to the Altar: Denver Catholics Gather for Special Mass

Faithful from across the archdiocese unite the nation’s divisions with Christ’s sacrifice in the Eucharist at the Archdiocese's annual Mass for Healing and Reconciliation. Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez celebrated the annual Mass for Healing and Reconciliation, sponsored by the Archdiocesan Committee for Racial Equality and Justice. (Photo by Ryan Brady/Denver Catholic) By Ryan Brady Catholics from across the archdiocese gathered Sunday at Curé d’Ars Parish in Denver for a Mass...

The Heart of a Father: Witnessing Archbishop Aquila's Life of Service

From the abuse crisis to the pandemic, Archbishop Aquila carried the Archdiocese with prayer at the center of his life. Even through serious challenges like the abuse crisis and pandemic, Father Matt Magee witnessed Archbishop Aquila's prayerful spirit. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) By Father Matthew Magee Pastor, St. Stephen Parish, Glenwood Springs Priest Secretary, 2018—2021 Editor's Note: Over the last almost 14 years, many have gotten to know Archbishop Aquila all across Northern...

You're Invited to Archbishop-designate James Golka's Installation!

(Photo by Grant Whitty/Denver Catholic) The Archdiocese of Denver is preparing to celebrate a historic moment in the life of the local Church: the installation of Archbishop-designate James R. Golka as the 6 th Archbishop of Denver.  Clergy, religious and lay faithful from across northern Colorado are invited to gather in prayer and thanksgiving as Archbishop-designate Golka begins his ministry as shepherd of the archdiocese.  Registration is now open for those who wish to attend the...

Cabrini Teaching Fellows empowers young Catholic educators to make students ‘saints’

The immersive training and community program molds teachers to grow and integrate Christ into their vocation and beyond. (Photo provided) by Jay Sorgi A community of young Catholic teachers in Denver aims not only to infuse the faith into every aspect of their vocation in the archdiocese’s Catholic schools, but also to bring others closer to Christ. Cabrini Teaching Fellows, a groundbreaking professional and personal formation program, has gathered recent college graduates from across the...

Serving Beside Archbishop Aquila: Lessons in Friendship, Prayer and Priesthood

From parish drives to 'Super Bowl' liturgies, a priest shares the witness of Archbishop Aquila's priesthood and humanity. From Archbishop Aquila's side, Father Scott Bailey learned profound lessons about the spiritual life. (Denver Catholic archive photo) By Father Scott Bailey Pastor, Risen Christ Parish, Denver Priest Secretary, 2014—2018 Editor's Note: Over the last almost 14 years, many have gotten to know Archbishop Aquila all across Northern Colorado as he ministered and taught,...

PHOTOS | From refugees to a pillar of faith: Vietnamese Catholic community honors Archbishop Aquila

Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila visited Queen of Vietnamese Martyrs Parish in Wheat Ridge ahead of his upcoming retirement to give thanks to God for their work together over the last 13 years. (Photo by Olivia Britt/Denver Catholic) Fifty years ago, in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, citizens of Vietnam courageously fled their home country in search of a better life here in the United States, and a group of refugees made their home here in Denver.   Today, what was once a small band of...

Close to His Flock: Encountering A Shepherd's Heart at the Start of His Ministry

Archbishop Aquila's first Denver priest-secretary reflects on the shepherd's leadership, rooted in faith and humanity. As Archbishop Aquila's first priest secretary, Father Matt Book (right) got a front-row seat to the new shepherd's ministry. (Denver Catholic archive photo) By Father Matthew Book Vicar for Clergy Priest Secretary, 2014—2024 Archdiocese of Denver Editor's Note: Over the last almost 14 years, many have gotten to know Archbishop Aquila all across Northern Colorado as he...

Following Christ to the Archdiocese of Denver: International Seminarians

For Jeremiah Obiano, Deacon Enrique Cruz and Joseph Trinh, following God's call meant leaving their families and homelands to serve the Church in Denver. (Photo provided) On a brisk morning in Denver, as sunlight shines through stained glass, a young seminarian kneels in prayer before Mass. Though his voice still carries an accent and rhythm of a country thousands of miles away, among these pews and parishioners, he is home. A Calling That Began Thousands of Miles Away Deacon Enrique Cruz...

A Light of Hope: Archbishop Aquila Leads Catholic Day at the Capitol 

In a historic first for his time in Denver, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila led the opening prayer for the Colorado House of Representatives on a snowy Friday morning.   Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila led the invocation from the floor of the Colorado House of Representatives on March 6, a historic first as he comes to the end of his formal ministry in Northern Colorado. (Photo by Neil McDonough/Denver Catholic) “Lord, our God, we praise you, thank you and adore you for the beauty of your...

From the Classroom to the Journey: A New Form of Marriage Preparation

(Photo: Adobe Stock) At Holy Rosary Parish in Denver, a model of intentional accompaniment guides couples step by step toward a deeper experience of the sacrament of marriage. In a culture where “forever” seems increasingly fragile and divorce has become almost an automatic response, the Church faces an urgent and profoundly human challenge: How can couples be better prepared to receive the sacrament of marriage and, even more, how can they be accompanied so that they remain faithful to their...