On Mission

(Photo: Unsplash) I just read a study that started by saying, “Pre-marital sex predicts divorce, but we do not know why.” The study found that the odds of divorce for these couples are double to triple — increasing as the number of sexual partners increases — over those who saved sex for marriage. These results remained consistent even after adjusting for religiosity, beliefs and values. In other words, it isn’t just because the “savers” are religious and hence don’t believe in divorce. Nor...

Hundreds gathered in Denver to honor Archbishop Aquila’s golden jubilee and the countless lives touched through five decades of priestly ministry, reflecting on God’s faithfulness, the joy of the Gospel and a lifetime of grace. "All was gift. Each and every one of you is gift in my life,” Archbishop Emeritus Samuel Aquila said in his homily during a special Jubilee Mass and celebration, marking his 50th anniversary of priestly ordination. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) “Play That...

Father Ryan Mack, ordained in 2023, serves the Catholic campus ministry of Colorado School of Mines, his alma mater. (Photo courtesy of Father Ryan Mack) By Ashley Splurgeon/Mines Magazine When Father Ryan Mack '15 walks across the Colorado School of Mines campus today, the experience is both familiar and entirely new. As an undergraduate student, he spent four years immersed in engineering classes, late-night study sessions and weekend adventures in the nearby mountains. Now, a decade later,...

After 11 months of restoration, parishioners returned to a renewed sacred space designed to inspire worship and strengthen community during the parish's centennial year. The long-awaited renovation of St. Vincent de Paul Parish's church left parishioners in awe and in tears. (Photo by Rachel Moore/Denver Catholic) Many of St. Vincent de Paul’s parishioners were moved to tears when Mass was once again celebrated in the church following 11 months of renovation. Completed just in time for Holy...

Catholics from across Northern Colorado gathered to honor Jesus in the Eucharist with prayer, song and public witness through the streets of Denver. Father Paul Nguyen, O.M.V., pastor of Holy Ghost Parish in Denver, processes in front of the Capitol with the monstrance during the Corpus Christi Eucharistic procession in Downtown Denver. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) Sirens, honking and… hymns? It might not be a typical trifecta for a Saturday evening in Downtown Denver, but...

150 individuals graduated from the St. John Vianney Lay Division on May 30, marking the completion of multiple years of prayer and formation. (Photo by Juan Andrés Coriat/Denver Catholic) On Saturday, May 30, students from 83 different parishes across Colorado celebrated a key milestone in their walk with Jesus Christ. With 150 graduates from the Biblical School, 85 from the Catechetical School and 65 from the first graduating class of the Spanish Biblical School, the pews at St. Thomas More...

The archdiocesan group of pilgrims will accompany our new shepherd as he meets the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, and receives the pallium, a liturgical vestment worn by metropolitan archbishops. Archbishop James Golka greets the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity after Mass on Palm Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. (Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) Denver Catholic is hitting the road this month! As Archbishop James Golka heads across the pond...

The same weekend as Pentecost, the celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit, JPG graduates were sent out into the world as apostles in faith, intellect and service. 35 graduates tossed their caps in the air, celebrating the first-ever graduation for St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Denver. (Photo by Madison Gonzalez, courtesy of St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Denver) It was a historic day for a young Denver Catholic school, as 35 graduates made their way...

As the United States of America approaches its 250th anniversary, Catholics are invited to prayer, renewal and a deeper encounter with Christ’s love, a devotion with deep roots in Denver. The Sacred Heart of Jesus statue at the Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden overlooks the Archdiocese of Denver, and will be the site of local consecrations on June 11 and 12. (Photo courtesy of the Mother Cabrini Shrine) The United States of America turns 250 years old on July 4. 23 days beforehand, America’s...

From Biblical School to home visits, Terry King's life of service reflects a deep commitment to human dignity and the Gospel. (Photo provided) When Terry King heard Cardinal Dolan tell a story on the radio about his father secretly bringing Christmas gifts to a family in need, introducing himself as simply delivering an "order" so the father could keep his pride, something stirred inside her. She had heard of the St. Vincent de Paul Society before, but that story grabbed her and inspired her...

Celebrating Mass for Annunciation Heights, Totus Tuus and Camp Wojtyla missionaries, the archbishop encouraged faith-filled generosity and service. (Photo provided) Mere days after Pentecost, the day on which God gave his people the greatest gift of all — the Holy Spirit — Denver Archbishop James Golka challenged young adult summer missionaries to live that radical generosity throughout their service. Celebrating Mass during the weeklong training for Annunciation Heights, Totus Tuus and Camp...

From the sanctity of life to religious liberty and economic justice, Catholic teaching provides principles for faithful citizenship. (Photo: Lightstock) It’s a big year in Colorado, with many important elected positions up for voting, from the Governor to the Attorney General to various state and local representative positions. On June 30th, voters will decide who will represent each political party on the November General Election ballot during the state primaries. Candidates lay out their...