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Denver Catholic Staff
Dec 18, 20203 min read
Exploring the ‘Christmas Star’ phenomenon on Dec. 21 – and how to spot it
Amidst the unique Christmas we will be experiencing this 2020, the astronomical event that will unfold on Dec. 21 appears like a gift of...
Denver Catholic Staff
Dec 17, 20203 min read
New children’s book spins Christmas tale about spiders
There is an ancient legend about Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and a spider. After Jesus was born, the Holy Family fled into Egypt, while baby...
Archdiocese of Denver
Dec 15, 20201 min read
Ways to celebrate Christmas Mass this year
While nothing beats being with your parish community for Christmas Mass, we understand that this year, things are going to be a bit...
Aaron Lambert
Dec 15, 20203 min read
U.S. bishops decry resurgence of federal executions
In the wake of last year’s resurgence of federal executions that is expected to continue into 2021, several U.S. bishops have spoken out...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Dec 15, 20204 min read
Returning to the first Christmas in 2020
This Christmas will be unlike any other in recent memory as we celebrate Jesus’ birth amid the pandemic. And as difficult as this...
Archdiocese of Denver
Dec 14, 20203 min read
A letter to the faithful from the Colorado bishops on COVID-19 vaccines
The bishops of Colorado affirm that the use of some COVID-19 vaccines is morally acceptable under certain circumstances. The development...
Jared Staudt
Dec 14, 20204 min read
Focusing on the End during Advent
Advent focuses on three comings of Christ, according to St. Bernard: “In the first coming he was seen on earth, dwelling among men; he...
National Catholic Register
Dec 10, 20207 min read
What the Year of St. Joseph means, and how to gain the indulgences
St. Joseph painting by Bernadette Carstensen By Joseph Pronechen/NCR The announcement that many people have been anxious and longing to...
Rocio Madera
Dec 10, 20202 min read
No mall? No problem! Virtual Santa visits bring the jolliness to your home
Happy mom and son talking to santa claus by video chat on a laptop. Woman and boy remotely wishes Merry Christmas. (Photo: Adobe Suite)...
Mark Haas
Dec 8, 20205 min read
Former CU football player abandoned his own playbook, followed God’s instead
As a tight end on the University of Colorado football team, Patrick Devenny was never afraid to be public about his Christian faith. “I...
Catholic News Agency
Dec 7, 20207 min read
Advent at Home: How Catholics are preparing for a season of joy – even in 2020
By Mary Farrow/Catholic News Agency Wry jokes and memes about the decided awfulness of the year 2020 – with the pandemic, ensuing...
Archdiocese of Denver
Dec 1, 20201 min read
Now that started the conversation!
Our Religious Liberty campaign has proven to be one of our most talked about and debated topics ever. The majority of respondents felt as...
Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 30, 20203 min read
Preparing your Home and Heart for the Advent Season
The Advent season is a time of preparation for our hearts and minds for the Lord’s birth on Christmas. It extends over the four Sundays...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Nov 30, 20205 min read
Archbishop Aquila: Update on completion of independent review and reparations process
To the faithful of the Archdiocese of Denver, In the summer of 2018, revelations about former cardinal Theodore McCarrick and the...
Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 30, 20202 min read
V Encuentro looks to the future of Hispanic Ministry
With a fervent desire to find better ways to serve Hispanics in the Archdiocese of Denver, 75 leaders from different archdiocesan...
Amy Bryer Brumley
Nov 30, 20202 min read
Seeds of Hope beats the odds
Parents piggyback their young children in the summer park, outdoors Denver Catholic schools beat the odds makers and safely and...
Aaron Lambert
Nov 26, 20203 min read
Love your Motherboard: Colorado-based company is unifying Church and skate
Let’s face it: When it comes to skateboarding culture, there could be a little less skull and crossbones, and a little more Sacred...
Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 19, 20208 min read
Local parishes lend a helping hand in times of need and crisis
There is no doubt that it is more rewarding to give than to receive; to help than to be helped. Reaching out and helping others not only...
Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 18, 20201 min read
Student winners of first annual Cabrini Day Art Contest announced
The Office of Catholic Schools announced the winners of their first annual Cabrini Day Art Contest on Nov. 13, which is Mother Cabrini’s...
Archdiocese of Denver
Nov 17, 20201 min read
For Advent and Christmas seasons, Archbishop decrees Vigil Masses can be as early as 1 p.m.
In preparation for the upcoming seasons of Advent and Christmas, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila issued a decree Tuesday proclaiming that...
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