On Mission

The day before Cabrini Day, Archbishop James Golka made his first official visit to Mother Cabrini Shrine, celebrating a saint whose courage, compassion and missionary faith still challenge Catholics today. Denver Archbishop James Golka smiles with Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Capuchin Franciscans and Mother Cabrini Shrine staff during his first official visit to the Shrine on the day before Cabrini Day. (Photo by Jonathan Phillips Photography, courtesy of Mother Cabrini Shrine) By...

(Photo: Adobe Stock) As faithful Catholics, it is our duty to shape the moral character of our community, state and country through voting. Our faith maintains a hierarchy of values when voting on candidates and issues. The listed values are supported by the Colorado bishops. Each value is important; however, some are more foundational and therefore require more priority. It is the duty of each person’s conscience to adhere to objective truth, which is reflected in the below values to guide...

(Photo: Unsplash) In observance of Mother Cabrini Day, the Archdiocese of Denver’s Archbishop James R. Golka and Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez, along with fellow Christian leaders from across Colorado, have released “A Pilgrim People, A Shared Home,” a joint statement honoring the contributions of immigrants and refugees as the United States marks its 250th anniversary this year. Drawing on Scripture, America’s founding ideals and Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini’s service to immigrant...

Through a cherished Church tradition, the Magnifica por Endow Quinceañera program helps young women encounter Christ while strengthening bonds with friends, family and parish. Participants in ENDOW's Quinceañeara program are finding deeper faith, purpose and encouragement through the eight-week program. (Photo courtesy of ENDOW) For Carla Reyes, the Quinceañera formation program by Magnífica por Endow answered a need. After participating in an Endow study in her forties, she found herself...

Parish’s school joyfully observing its 75th anniversary St. Mary Parish in Littleton is celebrating 125 years of faith, service and community this month. (Photo courtesy of St. Mary Parish, Littleton) On December 8, 1900, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Littleton pioneer Joseph W. Bowles donated land to build a Catholic church. The next day, Father Brady, Bowles and 45 other faithful chose the name St. Mary Catholic Church and elected a building committee. Father Brady with his horse,...

From school boards and city councils to advocacy and public service, Catholics have opportunities to bring their faith into civic life and work for the common good. (Photo: Adobe Stock) By Nathan Fisher Associate Director Colorado Catholic Conference Faith and politics share a relationship that is deeply interconnected yet distinctly separate. As Catholics, every facet of our lives must be informed by our faith, including our political outlook and engagement. I learned this firsthand...

After a devastating crash nearly ended Tom Schwein’s cycling ministry, he felt God calling him to keep going. Now Samaritan Cycling USA is embarking on a 3,000-mile ride to bring hope and help to people experiencing homelessness across the country. Tom Schwein (right) is preparing to Ride Across America with a team of 12, including Deacon Dan Cook (left). Their mission is to raise awareness and funds for homelessness nationwide. (Photo provided) Tom Schwein was mere feet from the finish line...

Coming from schools and parishes throughout Rome, the children will join the pontiff in the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” campaign. Pope Leo XIV prays the rosary for peace during an evening prayer vigil in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 11, 2026. (Photo: CNS/Vatican Media) By Nicolás de Cárdenas/EWTN News Between 700 and 1,000 children will pray a rosary for peace with Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 1 at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens, part of a prayer initiative...

A new partnership with NAPCIS and The Cardinal Newman Society builds on the archdiocese’s Mission Fidelity Assessment, helping schools pursue national recognition while remaining focused on their Catholic identity and mission. (Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Catholic schools across Northern Colorado have a new pathway to national Catholic accreditation and recognition, thanks to a recent partnership between the Archdiocese of Denver, the National Association of Private Catholic and...

(Photo: Pexels) The now-ubiquitous terms “reproductive health” and “reproductive freedom” have contributed mightily to a slaughter of the innocents in these United States. The death toll from that massacre is now greater than the estimated 60 million civilian lives erased by area bombing, genocide, starvation, and disease during World War II. If the victor of D-Day, Dwight D. Eisenhower, could write of that bloodletting that “the loss of lives that could have been creatively lived scars the...

Carl Berner and 17 seminarians from around the United States will be ordained deacons on Thursday, October 1. Carl Berner will be ordained a transitional deacon in St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday, October 1, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time. (Photo provided) Denver's saxophone-playing seminarian is preparing for a new role in the great song of salvation as he readies for his ordination to the transitional diaconate on Thursday, October 1. Carl Berner, a Cleveland-born seminarian for the...

Pope Leo XIV smiles as he greets visitors and pilgrims from the popemobile while riding around St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience April 1, 2026. (Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez) Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Americans on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This semiquincentennial marks that...