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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...

Entering the Divine Love Story: Northern Colorado Comes Home to the Catholic Church

Hundreds gathered for a Rite of Election ceremony in Windsor last month, encouraged by Bishop Jorge Rodríguez to enter the story of God's love for each person. Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez encouraged those entering the Church at Easter to enter into the divine love story during the annual Rite of Election ceremony at Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Windsor. (Photo by Joe Donelson/Denver Catholic) Last month, Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Windsor was filled to the brim with...

How Catholic Schools Helped Shape Denver Vocations

Daniel Igoe, a seminarian at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, walks to class with fellow seminarians. (Photo by Grant Whitty) From Classroom to Conviction In a theology classroom at the former Bishop Machebeuf High School, Joseph Tynan encountered a line from Gaudium et Spes that would help shape the course of his life towards his vocation. Jesus Christ “fully reveals man to man himself and makes his supreme calling clear," he recalled. “I came to understand that if I truly...

A Global Women’s Day Meets the Catholic Vision of Beauty

International Women’s Day, Endow’s Letter to Artists and the universal longing for beauty as a path to dignity and renewal. (Photo courtesy of Endow) Women create — things, ideas, opportunities, new life, change. Like all people, they are artists throughout their lives, crafting meaning through everyday work. A teacher adapting her lesson in real time. A curator arranging paintings to reveal an artist’s life story. A parent who solves the Rubik’s Cube of eight pickups and drop-offs in a...

Archbishop Aquila: On Mission Over the Years

A timeline of episcopal service in Northern Colorado (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) 2015-2016: Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation and Sealed & Sent "The world needs saints. Even as our society becomes more distant from faith and more forgetful of God, it still hungers for joyful witnesses who have been transformed by Christ. At the same time, new generations of Catholics need grace to sustain them in a non-Christian environment. To answer these needs, I have decided to...

The Cabrini Teaching Fellows: Revitalizing Our Schools 

(Photo provided) By Forest Barnette The year is 1912. A tired but determined Italian immigrant sits across from a Coloradan carpenter. Though the mid-April chill doesn’t betray it, a summer heat fast approaches the Rocky Mountain foothills — and there is much to do. Together, this mismatched pair draws up plans to house local orphan girls for the third consecutive summer camp hosted by a fledgling religious order. The head of that community sits at this table against all odds, toughened...

Remembering Deacon Pablo Salas

(Denver Catholic file photo) It is with deep sorrow, yet firm hope in the Resurrection, that the Archdiocese of Denver announces the passing of Deacon Pablo Simon Salas, who entered eternal life on February 27, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family. Deacon Salas was born on May 10, 1946, in Matamoros, Mexico, to Pablo Salas and Hermelinda Miranda. He was baptized on March 27, 1947, at Our Lady of Refuge Parish in Matamoros. When he was seven years old, his family moved...

Remembering Robert Golka, Archbishop-designate James Golka's Father

The Archdiocese of Denver announced Thursday that Robert Golka, the father of Archbishop-designate James Golka, had passed. The 92-year-old Nebraska native was known for his loving fatherhood, profound faith and deep care for his family. As the Golka family grieves his loss, only two months after the passing of Archbishop-designate Golka's mother, Patricia, the Archdiocese invites the faithful to pray fervently for them in this difficult time. Read more from the Colorado Catholic Herald , the...

Archbishop Aquila Celebrates Final Fifth-Grade Mass at Denver Cathedral

Hundreds of Catholic school students gathered for a bittersweet tradition before the archbishop’s retirement. (Photo by Neil McDonough/Denver Catholic) By Tracy Seul It’s a rite of passage for fifth graders across the archdiocese. Every year, Catholic schools bring hundreds of students to a special Mass with Archbishop Aquila at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. But this year's Masses were bittersweet, as they marked the last time Archbishop Aquila would celebrate...

Transforming young hearts: Eymi Nava’s mission in her community

(Photo provided) At St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish , Eymi Nava serves faithfully as the young adult ministry coordinator, guiding others in their walk with God just as she was once guided herself. Her journey of discipleship began years ago when, as a twelve-year-old, she joined a youth group that deeply shaped her faith. “It helped me get to know the Lord,” she recalled. “The young people around me supported me so much, and now I want to do the same for others.” That early...