On Mission

A firm believer in Catholic education, Denver’s new archbishop joined Regis Jesuit High School, Mullen High School, Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory and Notre Dame School for Mass in his first weeks in Northern Colorado. Denver Archbishop James Golka has been busy in his first weeks as Northern Colorado's shepherd, visiting Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, among others. In these visits, the archbishop celebrated Mass, baptized and confirmed students and got to know the school...

The camp’s inaugural fundraising gala surpassed expectations, with supporters investing in faith-filled experiences for youth and families in the beauty of the Rockies. Annunciation Heights missionaries prepare to greet attendees of To The Heights of Beauty, the first gala in support of the archdiocesan camp. (Photo courtesy of Annunciation Heights) One Rocky Mountain Catholic summer camp is taking people to the heights this summer, especially with the resounding support of the Denver...

From homelessness outreach to Catholic education, Peter Droege’s life of philanthropy reflects a deep commitment to human dignity and the Gospel. (Photo provided) On a cold Christmas morning in Denver years ago, Peter Droege stood among volunteers serving meals and handing out gifts to men experiencing homelessness. For years, the annual Christmas gathering had become a labor of love, one small way to ensure people who often felt forgotten were reminded that they were seen, valued and loved....

On the weekend of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, faithful from around the Archdiocese of Denver are welcome to give public witness to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Then-Bishop James Golka of Colorado Springs leads a portion of the Eucharistic procession through downtown Denver on June 9, 2024, part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. (Photo by Allison Holdridge/Archdiocese of Denver) Throughout his ministry on earth, Jesus was known for going “around to all the towns and...

Pope Leo XIV smiles as he greets a child dressed as the pope from the popemobile while riding around St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience March 11, 2026. (Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez) “All roads lead to Rome.” This proverbial saying from the ancient empire remained true even as Jesus’ disciples made their way across the world. The Eternal City, the capital of one of the world’s greatest empires, has served as the center of Christ’s Church for two thousand years,...

(Photo: Lightstock) By Jordan Langdon CEO + Marriage & Parenting Coach Families of Character During a recent Parenting Workshop at St. Thomas More Catholic School, I invited parents to reflect on their favorite childhood summer memories. “We rode bikes until the streetlights came on.” “My dad grilled every Sunday night.” “My cousins slept over for a week every summer.” “We caught fireflies.” “We went to the pool almost every day.” “There was always time.” As parents shared their memories, a...

(Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Denver Office of Catholic Schools) Before joining what once imagined itself the world’s greatest deliberative body, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) was a decorated naval aviator, test pilot, and NASA astronaut with four space shuttle missions to his credit. Now, like approximately 80% of his senatorial colleagues, Senator Kelly looks in the mirror in the morning and sees a future president. Before he takes the plunge, however, I hope Senator Kelly...

The Catholic Media Association honored three Archdiocese of Denver communicators in four categories for excellence in Catholic media. (Denver Catholic file photo) The Archdiocese of Denver is excited to share that the Catholic Media Association (CMA) has named three Denver Catholic and El Pueblo Católico staff members as finalists in four categories for their individual excellence awards — the most of any publication in this award cycle. Last year, the two publications brought home 37...

Amelie Lock and Michael Shepherd Jordan record a scene from Welcome to Hope Springs at Shock City Studios in St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Adam Pane, courtesy of the Augustine Institute) By Madison Van Frank In our noisy, overstimulating, screen-centric world, many of us have tried to simplify our own relationships with technology. This is what we’re supposed to do as Catholics, right? Unplug from the world, disconnect and turn off our screens. Although we’re fighting the good fight, so many...

(Photo: Lightstock) By Randall Vette, PsyD St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities The most repeated phrase in all of Sacred Scripture is some variation of “Do not be afraid.” Apparently, the divine author knows what we need to hear because the most common mental health issue, by far, is anxiety — a fear-based emotion that becomes excessive. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that 19.1% of U.S. adults experience clinical symptoms of anxiety annually. Generalized...

At the Cathedral Basilica in Denver, Archbishop James Golka calls the Church’s newest priests to total surrender and sacrificial love in Christ. Denver Archbishop James Golka anoints the hands of newly ordained Father Jason DiRito, struck with emotion, during the priestly ordination ritual. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) As Fathers Manuel Alarcon, Jason DiRito, Jonathan Francois and Daniel Rivas were ordained priests May 9, one message resounded through the Cathedral Basilica of the...

Summer is fast-approaching and, with it, lots of free time for children across Northern Colorado. Before you get too stressed over finding things for them to do, check out Annunciation Heights and their youth camp offerings this summer! Through their youth camps, one of their seven mission streams, Annunciation Heights aims to bring young people into an encounter with Jesus Christ especially through adventure, nature, prayer and community. "Youth camp exists as an experience of authentic joy...