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Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 10, 20245 min read
Community honors local legacy of Sr. Mary Ann and Sr. Mary, 2 Loretto Sisters
(Photo: Unsplash) The Loretto Community recently honored the lives and legacies of two long-time Loretto Sisters who passed away last...
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...
Denver Catholic Staff
Jan 23, 20244 min read
Father Paul Golden, C.M., enters eternal rest at 84
File photo by James Baca Father Paul Golden, C.M., peacefully entered his eternal rest on Saturday morning, Jan. 20, 2024. He is survived...
Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 27, 20232 min read
Beloved Jesuit priest passes away at 93
Father Eugene C. Renard, SJ, died September 25, 2023, at St. Ignatius Hall in Florissant, Missouri. He was 93 years old, a Jesuit for 76...
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...
Archdiocese of Denver
Dec 20, 20212 min read
Deacon Karl Matz, one of the earliest ordained for the archdiocese, dies at 90
Deacon Karl Matz, 90 years old, passed away Nov. 18. Deacon Matz was assigned to St. Martin de Porres Parish in Boulder for most of his...
Archdiocese of Denver
Jun 4, 20212 min read
Father Leo Smith remembered for servant’s heart, ‘openness to life’
Father Vincent Leo Smith, a beloved priest of 55 years for the Archdiocese of Denver, died May 23. He was 82 years old. Born to Francis...
Archdiocese of Denver
Jun 2, 20211 min read
Father Dorino DeLazzer dies at age 86
Father Dorino DeLazzer, a priest of over 60 years who served chiefly in the Archdiocese of Denver, died May 12. He was 86 years old. He...
Archdiocese of Denver
May 28, 20212 min read
Deacon Dusty Martin, who beat the odds against cancer diagnosis, dies after fruitful ministry
Deacon Dusty Martin, 67 years old, passed away May 10, 2021 at his home after a 9-year battle with cancer. Deacon Martin spent most of...
Archdiocese of Denver
Apr 19, 20212 min read
Late Deacon Hastings ’embodied a diaconal love’
Deacon Bill Hastings, 77 years old, passed away April 8 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. Deacon Hastings spent most...
Archdiocese of Denver
Oct 20, 20202 min read
Deacon Richard Martin served joyfully in Colorado and Ohio
Deacon Richard Martin passed away peacefully on September 27, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was 72 years old. Deacon Martin was...
Rocio Madera
Jun 24, 20203 min read
Father Joseph Blanco remembered for his servant’s heart, generosity
Father Joseph Blanco, a priest of 36 years for the Archdiocese of Denver, died peacefully May 13. He was 80 years old. A Colorado native,...
Carmen Elena Villa
Mar 20, 20193 min read
Juan Carlos Reyes, Director of Centro San Juan Diego, has been called to the Father’s House
GLENDO, CO - SEPTEMBER 8: Juan Carlos Reyes, an Archdiocese of Denver employee affected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals...
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