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Catholics across the U.S. encouraged to participate in Respect Life Novena

(Photo: Ivon19/Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0) By Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA Catholics across the United States are encouraged to participate in the national Respect Life Novena beginning Oct. 22 in an effort to unite in prayer for the protection of the unborn and all those affected by abortion. The Respect Life Novena is offered annually by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) and consists of nine days of prayers, Scripture readings, and suggested acts of reparation....

He Slept on a Church Floor to See Pope St. John Paul II — Now He’s Building a Church in His Honor

Inspired by his encounter with Pope St. John Paul II at World Youth Day Denver in 1993, one local Catholic architect now builds and beautifies churches nationwide. Adam Hermanson, principal at IDG Design Group, a Denver-based architecture firm, speaks at a packed event at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Denver. (Photo provided) It all started with sleeping on a church floor to see Pope St. John Paul II at World Youth Day 1993 in Denver. That teenage future architect, Adam Hermanson, never would...

PHOTOS: Mount Olivet Funeral Home Central Denver Reopens With Renewed Catholic Mission

The newly reopened Mount Olivet Funeral Home Central Denver aims to serve the community through compassionate care at the end of life and amid grief. (Photo by Neil McDonough) The newly reopened Mount Olivet Funeral Home Central Denver, formerly known as Caldwell-Kirk Mortuary, is once again opening its doors to serve the local community — this time with a renewed Catholic identity and a mission of hope in the Resurrection. The reopening day began with Mass for the staff, followed by tours of...

Faith and Fortitude: How RedBag Keeps Sacred Spaces Safe

(Photo provided) By Caitlin Burm  As Catholics, we’re called to safeguard human life and dignity, which is central and sacred to our teaching. That has not changed over time, but what has changed are the ongoing safety concerns that many of us face today when attending our parishes and schools — our sacred spaces. The Archdiocese of Denver continues to take measures to ensure the safety   of its parishioners and Catholic school students, according to Deacon Mike Daly , archdiocesan director...

‘My Prayers Have Been Answered’: For Families Keeping Ashes at Home, the Church Offers a Place of Peace

Through the Crypt of All Souls and the annual ‘Bring Them Home’ Mass, Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services of Colorado ensures every person — regardless of means — is laid to rest with dignity and prayer. (Photo provided) For more than three years, she kept a small wooden urn on the corner of her bedroom dresser. Inside were the cremated remains of her son. She loved her son deeply, but she also carried a quiet guilt. She didn’t know what to do with his remains. The idea of scattering them...

Marilyn’s Mission: A Mother’s Love Extending Beyond Her Own Family

(Photo provided) As the mother of nine children, Marilyn Gore knows all about the joys — and challenges — of parenting. In addition to her own family, she has spent decades supporting and encouraging countless mothers and babies across the Denver Metro area. Her home is often filled with little ones, including three-month-old twins she recently brought into Marisol Family St. Pius to pick up more diapers. For many women, Marilyn has been a lifeline, offering hope outside abortion clinics and...

Faith First: Denver Legatus Chapter Marks 25 Years of Building Catholic Leadership

Tom Monaghan, founder of Legatus and Ave Maria University and the entrepreneur behind Domino's Pizza, joined Barry Rowan, Denver Legatus member, business leader and author, for a fireside chat with Denver's Legatus chapter on the occasion of their 25th anniversary. (Photo courtesy of Legatus Denver) By Maura Keller “If you want to really be happy, you have to have a strong faith,” said Legatus founder Tom Monaghan at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Denver Legatus Chapter last month....

Providence in a Cardboard Box: How God Brought Blessed Miguel Pro to Westminster School

When Viviana Chavez followed a prompting in prayer during Adoration, she couldn’t have imagined it would end with a first-class relic of Blessed Miguel Pro. The Chavez family had the blessing of visiting Blessed Miguel Pro's church in Mexico City — even taking home a relic for the school that bears his name in Westminster, Blessed Miguel Pro Academy. (Photo provided) By Tracy Seul An answer to a prayer “Put your phone away! You can’t be looking things up in Adoration!” Viviana Chavez,...

High School Students Serve the Dead — and Find Life in the Process

What began as a simple service project became a living lesson in mercy, prayer and gratitude for St. John Paul the Great High School students at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Juniors from St. John Paul the Great High School in Denver spent the day in service at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery. (Photo provided) By Dr. Shawn Mollenhauer Music Fellow, St. John Paul the Great High School   “Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire; Hands, that the rod of empire...

YOU'RE INVITED: Join Archbishop Aquila for Eucharistic Procession at Planned Parenthood

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila leads the annual Eucharistic procession around Planned Parenthood in Denver mere days before the 2024 elections. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) On the morning of Saturday, October 25, Catholics from across Northern Colorado will gather at an unlikely place: outside the largest abortion provider in the state. There, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila will lead the faithful in a Eucharistic procession around Planned Parenthood in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood,...

Helping Girls Find Their True Genius: Endow Launches New Formation Program for Middle School Girls

(Photo provided) In a culture where young girls are increasingly burdened by anxiety, loneliness, and confusion about identity, one local ministry is offering a hopeful path forward — one rooted in truth, belonging and friendship. This October, the Denver-based apostolate Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) launched the True Genius series, a two-book formation program designed to help middle school girls embrace their God-given dignity and discover the joy of authentic,...

YOU'RE INVITED: Teens Encouraged to Discover What It Really Means to be Pro-Life at Annual High School Symposium

The Nov. 8 symposium will offer teens a chance to deepen their faith, connect with peers and discover how to live pro-life values in daily life. Last year's symposium brought together high schoolers from around the archdiocese in support of the pro-life cause. Attendees learned more about what the Church teaches and why, were encouraged in their outreach and sent out to continue witnessing for life. (Photo provided) By Andrew Hagan Volunteer, Sidewalk Advocates for Life 2024 Symposium...