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At SEEK, Denver Catholic Schools Invite Young Adults into the ‘Most Hopeful Mission Field’ of Teaching

'Schools are the most hopeful mission field in the Catholic church today.’ Liam Gallagher, executive director of Cabrini Teaching Fellows, speaks to prospective new teachers. (Photo provided) By Jay Sorgi Catholic schools have always had an intrinsic mission of educating young people in our faith, but Denver Catholic Schools are taking that mission to the next level. Together with the Cabrini Teaching Fellows , members of the Catholic school community took the annual SEEK conference as a...

Why Missionary Priests Matter Today: A Conversation with the Rector of Redemptoris Mater Seminary

Father William Clemence reflects on the urgency of evangelization and RM’s role in preparing priests who can meet the moment, both locally and around the world. Seminarians at Redemptoris Mater Archdiocesan Missionary Seminary are formed with a missionary charism, ready to preach the Gospel anywhere in the world. (Photo by Grant Whitty) Catholics frequently discuss evangelization in conversation, during Mass readings, homilies and theological discussions. But what does it look like in...

SEEK26 Offers a ‘Prime Place’ for Vocations Discernment, Seminarians Say

With nearly 6,000 attendees, the conference becomes fertile ground for listening to God. (Photo courtesy of FOCUS) With a unique opportunity to raise awareness of vocations among thousands of young men and women, the Archdiocesan Vocations Office manned a booth at SEEK 26, sparking conversations with those considering God’s will for their lives. The multi-day, annual Catholic evangelization conference, hosted by FOCUS, was held from January 1 to 5 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Denver....

‘What Does God Want?’ Archdiocese Mission Officer Challenges SEEK Participants — and You

A talk given at the Denver conference asks us all to seek out our calling within the Catholic Church (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) By Jay Sorgi He started by taking an ever-growing fire for Christ in people’s hearts, and voicing the questions, “What's my role in this? What part is God asking me to play?” Archdiocesan Chief Mission Officer and Superintendent Dr. Scott Elmer took a talk at Denver’s SEEK conference on Saturday and made it a personal challenge to discern and direct people’s...

PHOTOS: Archbishop Aquila Opens SEEK26 in Denver with Mary, Mission and a City Full of Hope

As the annual FOCUS conference began on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, the Denver archbishop encouraged the thousands gathered to ponder with Mary and grow in faith, identity and mission. (Photo courtesy of FOCUS) As one year closes, another begins. And this year has begun with a bang, as thousands of faithful descended upon the Mile High City on Thursday from across the United States for FOCUS’ annual SEEK conference. This year’s conference, hosted simultaneously in Columbus, OH, and...

WATCH: Pope Leo XIV Offers Message of Hope and Blessing to SEEK 2026 Participants

As tens of thousands of Catholics gathered for SEEK 2026 across Denver, Columbus and Fort Worth, they were united not only by worship and fellowship, but by a special message from the Successor of Peter himself. In a recorded video address shared with conference attendees, Pope Leo XIV offered words of encouragement, prayer and hope to the participants taking part in the national conference hosted by FOCUS. The Holy Father’s message resonated deeply with the conference’s theme, To the...

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...