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Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Dec 3, 20243 min read
The Hope of Christmas
(Photo: Adobe Stock) We celebrate the season of Advent with hope and the season of Christmas with joy. In Advent, we renew our hope in...


André Escaleira, Jr.
Dec 2, 20243 min read
Is the Immaculate Conception a Holy Day of Obligation this year?
The Immaculate Conception, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, c. 1767-1769. (Photo: Public Domain) This weekend, Catholics around the world have...

National Catholic Register
Nov 24, 20245 min read
Meet the Most Recent American Black Catholic on the Road to Sainthood
Servant of God Martin Maria de Porres Ward. Portrait of the attendees at the 1892 Colored Catholic Congress. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons /...

National Catholic Register
Nov 13, 20244 min read
Mother Frances Cabrini: The unsinkable saint who missed the Titanic
A photo of St. Frances Cabrini from 1880, the year she founded her order, is seen against a 1913 painting by Harry J. Jansen, “The...


Guest Contributor
Nov 1, 20244 min read
Day of the Dead: Folklore, culture, religion
What goes on the feast day’s altars? What do the elements mean? (Photo: Adobe Stock) By Father Enrique Alvarado Parochial Vicar, Shrine...


Guest Contributor
Oct 31, 20244 min read
Day of the Dead: An expression of faith
What goes into the feast day, and how can we celebrate it as Catholics? (Photo: Adobe Stock) By Father Enrique Alvarado Parochial Vicar,...


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]...


Daniel Campbell
Oct 13, 20244 min read
Law, authority and the Kingdom of Heaven
As we approach the 2024 Presidential Election, it’s easy to get caught up in particulars—particular positions of candidates, propositions...


Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Events Around the Archdiocese: September 30, 2024
(Photo: Canva) With Hallowtide approaching, we have several opportunities to pray for our lost loved ones coming up in addition to...


Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Events Around the Archdiocese: September 24, 2024
(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Hoping to find a new time for daily Mass or learn more about your faith? Check out our upcoming...


Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 16, 20241 min read
Events around the archdiocese: September 16, 2024
(Photo: Unsplash) Lots of retreat and conference opportunities on the horizon! Which ones are you going to? Check out our calendar for...


Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Concerts at the Cathedral offer an opportunity to hear holy harmonies in the heart of Denver
(Photo: Denver Catholic file photo) Featuring both local artists and musicians from around the globe, Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica...


Deacon Marc Nestorick
Sep 10, 20242 min read
Why have a Catholic funeral?
Do we really have to have a funeral Mass (or funeral liturgy outside of Mass)? What if no one is going to come? The answer to these two...


Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 9, 20242 min read
Events around the archdiocese: September 9, 2024
(Photo: Canva) Looking for more faith formation or opportunities to pray? Save the date for these upcoming events! Check out our calendar...


Catholic News Agency
Sep 7, 20243 min read
EWTN News/RealClear poll takes pulse of spiritual health of U.S. Catholics
By Matthew Bunson, Daniel Payne/CNA The findings of a new EWTN News/RealClear Opinion Research survey shed light on the spiritual...

Catholic News Agency
Sep 7, 20247 min read
How to pray Mother Teresa’s famous emergency ‘Flying Novena’ to Our Lady
By Joseph Pronechen/CNA When you are in need of an answer to prayer but time doesn’t permit a multi-day petition, you may want to follow...


Denver Catholic Staff
Sep 3, 20242 min read
Events around the archdiocese: September 3, 2024
The Incredulity of St. Thomas by Caravaggio, c. 1602. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) New month, new events! Registration opened...


Denver Catholic Staff
Aug 26, 20242 min read
Events around the archdiocese: August 26, 2024
(Photo: Canva) Hoping to find the best way to cherish the last weeks of summer? From camping trips to swing dancing, our events around...

Catholic News Agency
Aug 25, 20242 min read
Pope Francis: Living the fruits of the Holy Spirit helps us spread holiness
By Hannah Brockhaus/CNA Pope Francis said Wednesday the person who lives with joy his anointing in the sacrament of confirmation cannot...


Jared Staudt
Aug 22, 20244 min read
The Eucharist and the Mission of the Laity: The Case of Extraordinary Ministers
After writing about mission and the call to holiness , I was asked to answer this question: “How did extraordinary ministers of holy...
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