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Archbishop Aquila on the Dan Caplis Show: Catholicism teaching hate is ‘flat out lie’

(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) Yesterday, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila appeared on the Dan Caplis Show to speak about his recent...

12 tribes of Israel, 2 Old Testament kingdoms, and a 24-foot menorah made out of… Legos?

Photo courtesy of Danny New/Denver7 Have you ever seen a 24-foot Lego menorah? As first reported by Denver7, this incredible feat was accomplished by hundreds of Jewish teen students from all over the Denver metro area, from organizations such as Denver’s National Conference of Synagogue Youth affiliate and Aish of the Rockies, as they commemorated and celebrated the first night of Hanukkah last Sunday. The holiday, which recalls the miracle of oil as the Maccabees celebrated the...

Urgent need for volunteers and donations at Catholic Charities shelters as cold snap approaches

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Good news from Catholic Charities: people are responding to the call for volunteers ! Over 40...

The Black 14: Love. Fellowship. Generosity.  

A story of healing, hope and giving back.  "Love. Fellowship. Generosity. That's what we've developed over the past three years, and...

Looking for Christmas TV Mass? Look no further!

(Photo courtesy of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Denver Reminder: viewing a TV or online Mass does not fulfill the...

Our Lady of the New Advent, pray for us!

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) In the Archdiocese of Denver, Dec. 16 is the feast of Our Lady of the New Advent. The icon was...

Give a hand up this holiday with Catholic Charities volunteer opportunities

As the old adage goes, “It is better to give than to receive,” and this embodies the Christmas season in a fire-roasted chestnut shell....

We’re all sinners in Denver — and Advent is the perfect time for confession

Looks like John the Baptist is on his way to Denver… Recently named one of the top 10 most sinful cities in the United States , Denver must be poised for an Advent visit from everyone’s favorite locust and honey eating saint-prophet-preacher. “Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand!” might be the new rallying cry on 16th Street Mall, at Empower Field at Mile High, or at Ball Arena… WalletHub, with the help of a panel of experts, analyzed 182 cities across seven dimensions: anger and...

Deacon Dorwart remembered as a ‘good, caring man’

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Upon entering the Archdiocese of Denver Diaconate Candidate Formation Program, future Deacon Jason...

In post-Roe Colorado, could a city ordinance keep out a late-term abortionist?

A proposed ordinance in the southern Colorado city of Pueblo would require abortion clinics to follow federal law and allow citizens to file a civil complaint against any clinics that violate the law. The proposal comes after news that late-term abortionist LeRoy Carhart seeks to open an abortion clinic in the city. The proposal asks U.S. attorneys for the District of Colorado “to investigate and prosecute all abortion providers and abortion-pill distribution networks.” “We call upon victims...

WATCH | Archbishop Aquila and Denver’s Cathedral featured on The Chair series

The Archdiocese of Denver announces the release of an innovative, insightful program hosted by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and featuring...

Local Catholic musician Brittany Beck finds unexpected success with debut album

What if God opened the door for you to live your childhood dream? That’s exactly what’s happening for Brittany Beck, a local musician who has found opportunity after opportunity to showcase her talent, passion and dream. “I remember as a kid I would always pretend that I was on stage all the time,” Beck told the Denver Catholic . “I’ve always loved music my whole life. I always wanted to sing.” That desire was realized in a small way through piano and voice lessons as a child, but it wasn’t...