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André Escaleira, Jr.
Jun 19, 20244 min read
‘What would Julia Greeley have felt?’: Black Catholics celebrate freedom in the shadow of Denver’s Angel of Charity
First-ever Juneteenth Freedom Day Mass brings faithful from across the metro together in prayer, community By André Escaleira, Jr., and...
Guest Contributor
Jun 6, 20245 min read
Servant of God Julia Greeley: The Eucharistic Angel of Denver
Denver, Colorado, January 23, 2016: Julia Greeley Angel of Mercy Icon Painting by Imbruglia. Photo by Andrew Wright/Denver Catholic By...
Denver Catholic Staff
Jun 3, 20241 min read
Denver Capuchins to walk in the footsteps of Servant of God Julia Greeley
Local Capuchin Franciscans are hitting the streets of Denver to walk in the footsteps of our very own “Angel of Charity” next month....
Denver Catholic Staff
Apr 4, 20241 min read
WATCH: 9NEWS reintroduces Denver’s “Angel of Charity”
The people of Denver have been reintroduced to our very own “Angel of Charity,” thanks to a special feature from 9NEWS. Servant of God...
Guest Contributor
Feb 21, 20248 min read
From Slave to Saint
The effort to canonize a formerly enslaved woman who served in Regis’ shadow By Sheryl Tirol Director of Communications for Regis...
Aaron Lambert
Jan 26, 20242 min read
Mary Frances O’Sullivan, early advocate for Julia Greeley, passes away
Mary Frances O'Sullivan was an early advocate for Julia Greeley's holiness. (Photo provided) It’s entirely possible that the life and...
Guest Contributor
Nov 13, 20233 min read
The Significance of Black Catholic History Month
Photo by CarlosVdeHabsburgo via Wikicommons By Kateri Joda Williams Director of the Office of Black Catholic Ministry November is the...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 5, 20233 min read
Chesterton Academy follows “hometown hero” Julia Greeley on pilgrimage through streets of Denver
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
Apr 24, 20235 min read
Q&A: Author and artist bring Julia Greeley to life in new children's book
Julia Greeley: Secret Angel to the Poor is a new children's book about the Servant of God written by Maura Roan McKeegan and illustrated...
National Catholic Register
May 5, 20225 min read
Spiritual Powerhouse for Firefighters: Prayer Union Named in Honor of Servant of God Julia Greeley
‘Angel of Charity’ brought Sacred Heart badges and prayer leaflets to each firehouse in Denver. By Autumn Jones, National Catholic...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Jan 15, 20213 min read
How to respond to the Capitol violence and confusion
In these tumultuous days, everyone is asking the question: ‘What is the truth?’ Based on how they answer that question, and given the...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Jun 12, 20205 min read
Jesus desires to heal wounds of racism
Our nation has been shocked and convulsed by the tragic death of George Floyd, adding to the litany of those who have unnecessarily lost...
Rocio Madera
Mar 19, 20202 min read
Historic Denver church is the ‘heart of the city’
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 23: Fr. Ronald Cattany preaches during Mass at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church on February 23, 2020, in...
Rocio Madera
Oct 1, 20194 min read
New Director of Black Catholic Ministry hopes to continue outreach to African-American community
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 8: The 11th Annual St. Josephine Bakhita and St. Katharine Drexel Recognition Award Dinner at Proof Nite Club on...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Dec 19, 20183 min read
Embrace the ‘good news of great joy’
“Do not be afraid … I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior,...
Mark Haas
Jun 14, 20184 min read
Denver firefighter inspired by Julia Greeley’s example
Denver, CO: Derrick Johnson, a firefighter for the Denver Fire Department, became fascinated with the story of Julia Greeley and is now a...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Jun 21, 20173 min read
Julia Greeley: Woman of virtue
Hundreds of people were drawn to the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on June 7 for the transfer of Julia Greeley’s mortal...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Dec 23, 20164 min read
How we answered Christ’s knock in 2016
“The Word who found a dwelling in Mary’s womb comes to knock on the heart of every person” at Christmas, Pope St. John Paul II said....
John D. LaBarbara
May 10, 20163 min read
Why charity must be effective
In Pope Benedict XVI’s Encyclical, Charity in Truth, he taught that: To love someone is to desire that person’s good and to take...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Feb 9, 20163 min read
Let mercy overcome misery
It is the Year of Mercy, and people are starving for God’s mercy, even if they don’t recognize it. I was pleasantly surprised to see...
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