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Aaron Lambert
Feb 22, 20224 min read
Providence, the Pope, a priest and his parish: St. John Paul II Parish prepares for an exciting future
In retrospect, it was only a matter of time — and indeed, divine providence — that the Archdiocese of Denver would name a parish after...
Denver Catholic Staff
Feb 18, 20226 min read
The ‘Why’ behind every other ‘Why’
By Mallory Smyth Catholic Speaker and Writer Start with the Why Why do some organizations inspire great and lasting change worldwide and...
Aaron Lambert
Feb 17, 20226 min read
Marshall Fire victims find aid in Archdiocesan Fire and Disaster Relief Fund
As the Marshall Fire whipped through Boulder County on Dec. 30 and scorched over 1,000 homes and businesses, the local Church had but one...
George Weigel
Feb 15, 20223 min read
Liquid Catholicism and the German Synodal Path
Twenty years ago, during the Long Lent of 2002, I began using the term “Catholic Lite” to describe a project that detached the Church...
Denver Catholic Staff
Feb 15, 20226 min read
Hold up the Cross in costly imitation of Christ
By Edward Sri Senior Vice President for Apostolic Outreach at FOCUS When Jesus cast the vision for what it means to be a disciple, he...
National Catholic Register
Feb 14, 20229 min read
New Denver Broncos’ Coach champions the power of the Rosary
NFL coach Ben Steele makes rosaries and gives them to fellow coaches and players to promote the Marian prayer. (photo: Courtesy of Ben...
Denver Catholic Staff
Feb 14, 20226 min read
Answer the call and find joy in the Father
By Deacon Derrick Johnson Permanent Deacon at Assumption Parish in Welby For many years in my life, I believed that happiness was easily...
Amy Bryer Brumley
Feb 11, 20221 min read
ACA funds teacher bonuses to honor tough teaching year
(Photo by Daniel Petty/A&D Creative) For the second time in two years, generous donations to the Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal were able...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Feb 11, 20225 min read
How to live as a modern disciple
What gave the early Christians the desire to leave behind their professions, travel to foreign lands and, in most cases, give their...
John Wojtasek
Feb 11, 202210 min read
Bishop Machebeuf High School: Creating Vibrant Student Life
This article is the fifth of a 10-part series that seeks to shed light on these and other tremendous things happening at Bishop Machebeuf...
Archdiocese of Denver
Feb 10, 20222 min read
Father Jude Geilenkirchen dies at 83
Father Earl John “Jude” Geilenkirchen, 83, was born January 20, 1938 in Fort Collins, Colorado, and he passed away December 20, 2021 in...
Denver Catholic Staff
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Partial indulgence for Mother Cabrini’s 75th canonization anniversary elevated to plenary indulgence
In November of last year, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila issued a decree granting a partial indulgence to those who visit Mother Cabrini...
National Catholic Register
Feb 10, 20223 min read
On Good Friday, Sony Pictures will tell the true story of a Catholic priest
Mark Wahlberg plays Stuart Long in Columbia Pictures’ ‘Father Stu.’ (Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures) By Kathy Schiffer Sony Pictures has...
Jared Staudt
Feb 9, 20224 min read
Relying on the mysterious gift of the Holy Spirit
Jesus makes a startling statement at the Last Supper: “It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Counselor...
Aaron Lambert
Feb 9, 20224 min read
Did Christians ban the Games? Tales, myths and other fun facts about the ancient Olympics
At their best, the Olympic games bridge cultural divides and unite countries around the world as the greatest living athletes around the...
George Weigel
Feb 8, 20223 min read
Undercutting Vatican II to defend Vatican II?
Archbishop Arthur Roche, prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship, recently sent the world’s bishops instructions...
Carol Nesbitt
Feb 4, 20223 min read
Tricia Sullivan named executive director for Seeds of Hope
“I have witnessed the incredible impact of Catholic education and am committed to making a Catholic education a reality for all who seek...
Archdiocese of Denver
Feb 3, 20222 min read
Archbishop Aquila issues statement in support of Bishop George Thomas’ recent letter
The following is a statement from Archbishop Samuel Aquila in support of the letter published on January 24 by Las Vegas Bishop George...
Denver Catholic Staff
Feb 3, 20229 min read
Celebrating the service of our Catholic school teachers, staff members and school leaders
As we celebrate National Catholic Schools Week across the country, we’d like to recognize teachers, staff members and school leaders...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Feb 2, 20224 min read
Mary shows us where to find hope
Every time in history has its trials, but the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic is one that stands apart because its impact has been so...
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