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Local news and stories from around the Archdiocese of Denver.
Denver Catholic Staff
May 7, 20243 min read
Remembering Kendrick Castillo five years later
Tuesday marks the fifth anniversary of the tragic shooting at the Highlands Ranch STEM School, which claimed the life of Kendrick...
André Escaleira, Jr.
May 1, 20244 min read
A Modern St. Joseph: Local woodworker builds up the Church – <i>literally!</i>
Nathan Auth has come a long way since he built his first coffee table in his father’s shop as a teenager. From that first project to his...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Apr 26, 20244 min read
Sacramental joy abounds thanks to new Holy Family High School Confirmation program
Every Easter, the Church rejoices to welcome more of God’s children home to his Church. Catholics around the archdiocese celebrate with...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Apr 25, 20243 min read
Healing and reconciliation abound at annual Black Catholic retreat
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom, St. Paul tells us in the second letter to the Corinthians. For local Black Catholics...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Apr 20, 20243 min read
God Provides: Donated duplex creates new teacher housing at St. Stephen School
What if God really does answer our prayers? What if he meant it when he said, “Ask, and you shall receive?” Nestled in the Rocky...
Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 4, 20235 min read
The joys and sufferings of a priest, and how laypeople can help
By Dr. Jim Langley I became an altar boy at the tiny Holy Rosary chapel in Cascade when I was eight. As I got to know the priests, I...
Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 6, 20233 min read
Chesterton Academy follows “hometown hero” Julia Greeley on pilgrimage through streets o
It was a scene from the history books as hand-pulled wagons packed with essentials made their way down Larimer Street in Denver earlier...
Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 6, 20236 min read
St. Joseph Hospital marks 150 years, looks forward to “the good yet to be”
In 1873, four Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, Kansas, opened a hospital in a small 6-room brick house at 14th Avenue and Arapahoe St....
André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 28, 20233 min read
Fun at the Nun Run: fundraiser for Sisters of Life draws record 500 people
How much fun would a nun run be if a nun run did bring fun? That tongue twister might have just been invented, but the fun,...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 17, 20233 min read
Joy of Julia Greeley inspires artist’s smiling painting
Who would have thought that Denver’s “Angel of Charity” would make it all the way to Europe? While her little red wagon might not have...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 14, 20233 min read
Make the economy Catholic again: Holy Name to host second Makers Market on Saturday
In a world rife with consumerism, materialism, and “throwaway culture” – a term coined by Pope Francis – a group of local Catholics is...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 13, 20233 min read
“You have to see it”: Sophia Montessori kicks off school year in new location
Happy Graduation! Even though the school year just started, and there might not be little ones walking across a stage just yet, Sophia...
Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Work & Worship: Annunciation Heights to Host Volunteer Days this Fall
We frequently get asked for opportunities to volunteer around the Archdiocese. While Catholic Charities is always a great option,...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Aug 30, 20233 min read
Sisters of Loretto honor alumni, sister with awards at annual event
The Sisters of Loretto have served the Denver community, educating scores of women at Loretto Heights College, for nearly a century. This...
Denver Catholic Staff
Aug 23, 20233 min read
Deacons renew ordination vows for 37th annual Deacon Day
On Aug. 10, the feast of St. Lawrence, the Deacon, the deacons of the Archdiocese of Denver celebrated the 37th Annual Deacon Day where...
Amy Bryer Brumley
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Fund shows priests they won’t be forgotten in retirement
Retirement for a priest looks very different from other retirees. When priests retire, they don’t have hefty corporate golden parachutes,...
Denver Catholic Staff
Aug 14, 20233 min read
Archbishop Aquila honors DANA’s performance of ‘We Are One Body’ at WYD 1993
Over the last several days, we’ve been looking back at Pope St. John Paul II’s historic visit to Denver for World Youth Day 1993 and...
Denver Catholic Staff
Aug 14, 20232 min read
Reliving WYD 1993 | Aug. 14: The Pope prays with pilgrims
On Aug. 14, 1993, pilgrims gathered at the Cathedral for a Mass with the Holy Father, where he spoke of the need for a New Evangelization...
Denver Catholic Staff
Aug 13, 20232 min read
Reliving WYD 1993 | Aug. 13: Bishops’ Mass, Way of the Cross and Camp St. Malo
The Holy Father spent his “day off” on Aug. 13, 1993, celebrating a Mass with Bishops and Cardinals from around the U.S. at Denver’s own...
Denver Catholic Staff
Aug 12, 20231 min read
Reliving WYD 1993 | Aug. 12: The ‘Rockstar Pope’ Arrives!
On Aug. 12, 1993, the “Rockstar Pope” arrived in the Mile High City for World Youth Day. He met with President Bill Clinton at Regis...
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