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André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 24, 20245 min read
Living into eternity: Deacon-Doctor Alan Rastrelli’s dual calling to heal bodies and souls
2024 marks the 50th Jubilee of the Permanent Diaconate here in the Archdiocese of Denver. Through preaching, service, worship and...


Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 24, 20241 min read
LISTEN | Right vs. Wrong: Archbishop Aquila speaks against Amendment 79 on Dan Caplis Show
(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) While hundreds of thousands of ballots have poured in throughout the State of Colorado, election...


Marie O'Neal
Oct 23, 20244 min read
Great power, greater responsibility: 12 ways to hold our elected officials in prayer
In a world where political leaders face daunting challenges, the call to pray for those in authority is more crucial than ever. Whether...


André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 22, 20243 min read
Wisdom from Walburga: Liturgy of the Hours and intercessory prayer
The nuns of the Abbey of St. Walburga stand before God on behalf of the Church, offering him prayer and praise, and bringing the needs of...


Allison Auth
Oct 22, 20244 min read
Nurturing Motherhood: The Life-Affirming Work of Marisol Services
Marisol gives life-affirming care to mothers, meeting not only physical but also emotional and mental health needs. Our Lady watches over...


Guest Contributor
Oct 21, 20245 min read
‘No person is beyond redemption’: One politician’s journey to end the death penalty in Colorado
(Photo: Adobe Stock) By Leroy Garcia Former President of the Colorado State Senate “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great...


Guest Contributor
Oct 21, 20244 min read
Serving with purpose: A Catholic legislator’s journey in Colorado politics
(Photo: Unsplash) By Jim Smallwood Former Colorado State Senator Being a good Catholic and working in politics sometimes seems...


Guest Contributor
Oct 21, 20241 min read
WATCH: Preaching and politics: How do priests do it?
Election season is in full swing, and its hecticness is unparalleled. Some avoid it like the plague; others are eager to discuss and...


Guest Contributor
Oct 21, 20246 min read
Finding faith amidst the flames: Deacon-firefighter Derrick Johnson’s testimony
(Photo provided) By Caitlin Wojtasek 2024 marks the 50th Jubilee of the Permanent Diaconate here in the Archdiocese of Denver. Through...


Guest Contributor
Oct 20, 20244 min read
Empowering parents: The fight for educational choice in Colorado
(Photo by Jason Weinrich) By Shawn Peterson President, Catholic Education Partners An option is something that exists; a choice is...


Catholic Charities
Oct 20, 20241 min read
“I used to have to choose between diapers or milk” before Marisol Family
(Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities) Jennifer Gonzales has been coming to Marisol Family for almost a year and says the program has...

Catholic Charities
Oct 18, 20242 min read
From the classroom to Little Flower, Loretta and Sharon’s humanitarian roots run deep in Aurora
Loretta and Sharon’s lives ran parallel in many ways. They both taught at Aurora Public Schools for decades, their kids went to the same...


Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 17, 20243 min read
Form your conscience well this election season: Highlights from the Catechism
(Photo: Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash) Our conscience is our innermost sanctuary where we are “alone with God whose voice echoes in [our]...
Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 17, 20241 min read
WATCH: Coloradans have a right to know: Vote NO on Amendment 79
Ballots have arrived! This is a crucial moment in the fight for the dignity of life in Colorado. Serious changes to our state...


Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 16, 20242 min read
St. Jude is coming to Colorado!
St. Jude by El Greco (c. 1610) | Public Domain Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life’s challenges? St. Jude, the patron saint of lost...


Catholic Charities
Oct 16, 20243 min read
Maintaining your peace this election season
By Dr. Michelle Connor Harris & Mark Sanders St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities of Denver In just a few short...


André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Wisdom from Walburga: ‘Prefer nothing to the love of Christ’
This series, which will span several weeks, is a recounting of “Wisdom from Walburga” from the mind and heart of Mother Maria-Michael,...


Morgan Knobloch
Oct 15, 20244 min read
PHOTOS: Living stones: Parishioners celebrate 100 years of St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church
Breathing life into the bricks towering 110 feet above City Park, parishioners old and new packed the pews inside St. Ignatius of Loyola...
Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 14, 20242 min read
WATCH: Vote NO on Amendment 79: Lauren’s mom chose life
Election Day is TODAY and there’s still time to vote for LIFE! YOUR NO VOTE on Amendment 79 , the so-called “Right to Abortion,” is a...


André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 14, 20243 min read
Archbishop Aquila to lead Eucharistic procession around Planned Parenthood ahead of November elections
(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) Temperatures may have fallen with the start of this autumn, but discourse only continues to heat up as...
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