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A Letter from the Colorado Bishops on Worthily Receiving Communion

June 6, 2022 Open Letter to Catholic Politicians and the Faithful on Worthily Receiving Communion Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,...

Archdiocese of Denver to host “Acknowledging the Sin of Racism” webinar

It’s no secret that in a broken world such as ours, the effects of sin are far-reaching. In particular, the insidious sin of racism often rears its ugly head. Recognizing the importance of examining our own consciences and learning from others’ experiences, the Archdiocesan Committee for Racial Equality and Justice (ACREJ) is hosting a pre-recorded webinar to discuss, reflect, and pray together on this important topic. The committee was born out of a group pilgrimage to Montgomery, Alabama’s...

Relics of St. Bernadette coming to Denver for veneration June 26-28

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Principles for advancing a Culture of Life in the Archdiocese of Denver

In the next month the Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson , an abortion case out of Mississippi.  While...

Music of composer Eric Genuis captivates listeners with beauty and hope

Renowned composer Eric Genuis performed at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Denver May 5. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) As the evening twilight grew darker, the beauty of the Creator was on full display. Renowned composer Eric Genuis, along with a small team of exceptionally talented musicians, performed some of his original compositions at St. Vincent de Paul Parish for a second year in a row on May 5. With themes of redemption, hope and humanity, Genuis’ music aims to elevate the humanity of...

Called by the Father: Meet the Archdiocese of Denver’s newest priests

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila celebrated the ordination Mass for eight new priests at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception...

Colorado Catholic Conference 2022 Legislative Recap

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) On May 11, 2022, 73rd General Assembly adjourned. Over 650 bills were introduced this session, many...

‘It is I who chose you’: Eight men ordained to the priesthood of Jesus Christ

Photo by Anya Semenoff/Archdiocese of Denver On May 14, the Feast of St. Matthias, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila ordained eight men to the...

New statue of Jesus by renowned sculptor blesses St. Elizabeth’s in Denver

This year, St. Elizabeth’s Mission Parish on the Auraria campus recalled God’s divine mercy in a special way on the Sunday dedicated to the same. A crowd gathered to witness the unveiling and dedication of the latest addition to the church’s property: a statue created by renowned Catholic artist Timothy Schmalz and placed in the courtyard of the quaint yet storied church. The statue “evokes the line from the Gospel of St. Matthew, ‘When I was hungry you fed me,’” said Father Sam Morehead,...

Deacon Paul Grimm, known for his gentle spirit, dies at 87

(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Deacon Paul Grimm, 87 years old, passed away on April 16, 2022.  Deacon Paul was assigned to St...

Spiritual Powerhouse for Firefighters: Prayer Union Named in Honor of Servant of God Julia Greeley

‘Angel of Charity’ brought Sacred Heart badges and prayer leaflets to each firehouse in Denver. (Photo: Courtesy photos / Autumn Jones)...

Archbishop Aquila: German synodal path repudiates the deposit of faith

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver has written again to the head of the German bishops’ conference reiterating that the country’s synodal path challenges, and even repudiates, the deposit of faith. “The Synodal Path does not simply address ‘structural’ concerns: it challenges, and in some instances repudiates, the deposit of faith. Documents of the Synodal Path cannot be read in any other way than as raising the most serious questions about the nature and binding authority of divine...