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Wisdom from Walburga: Humble, hidden life
(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) This series, which will span several weeks, is a recounting of “Wisdom from Walburga” from the mind and...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Nov 13, 20242 min read


Wisdom from Walburga: ‘Goodness will reap goodness’
(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) This series, which will span several weeks, is a recounting of “Wisdom from Walburga” from the mind and...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Wisdom from Walburga: ‘Memento Mori’
(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) This series, which will span several weeks, is a recounting of “Wisdom from Walburga” from the mind and...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 30, 20242 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...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 23, 20243 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,...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 16, 20242 min read


WATCH: A ministry of love: Deacon Hugh Downey’s service in Africa
2024 marks the 50th Jubilee of the Permanent Diaconate here in the Archdiocese of Denver. Through preaching, service, worship and...
Denver Catholic Staff
Oct 11, 20241 min read


Wisdom from Walburga: ‘Persevering fidelity’
Espoused to Christ the Bridegroom, the nuns of the Abbey of St. Walburga offer their prayer and praise to God for the Church. Their...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 9, 20243 min read


Wisdom from Walburga: Charity, the key to the Christian life
A nun of the Abbey of St. Walburga prays during her Solemn Monastic Profession, committing her life to prayer and praise to God for the...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Wisdom from Walburga: ‘Let God lead you’
The nuns of the Abbey of St. Walburga gather through the day to pray the Liturgy of the Hours in praise of God and for the Church. (Photo...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 25, 20242 min read


From tax collector to the diaconate: Deacon Pedro Reyes’ modern St. Matthew story
DENVER, CO - APRIL 12: Deacon Pedro Reyes Jr. gives the sign of the cross during a Gospel reading during the March for Life Mass at the...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 19, 20244 min read


Wisdom from Walburga: ‘A return to Eden’
(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) They’re perennial Catholic questions. Over the centuries, countless Catholics have asked, pondered and...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 18, 20242 min read


EXCLUSIVE | PHOTOS: Inside the Abbey of St. Walburga's hidden vocation of prayer for the Church
(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) Editor’s Note: At the request of the Abbey of St. Walburga and out of respect for the hiddenness of the...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 13, 20245 min read


Your priest needs you: An interview with Father Mike Schmitz
Father Mike Schmitz exposes the Eucharist during the annual Steubenville of the Rockies youth conference in Denver. (Photo by Allison...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Sep 9, 20247 min read


The ‘Shepherd in Combat Boots’: Priestly Witness on the Battlefield
Servant of God Emil Kapaun’s holy, courageous priesthood brought others to Christ amid great darkness and suffering
Guest Contributor
Aug 26, 20245 min read


How to live well: A mother's reflection on vocation
Our vocation enables us to encounter and embody Christ's love
Brianna Heldt
Aug 22, 20244 min read


PHOTOS: ‘Yes, for always’: New Abbey of St. Walburga nun vows life to Christ the Bridegroom
Sr. Maria-Placida, O.S.B., found her vocation - and her Bridegroom - in the "still, small voice" Mother Maria-Michael, O.S.B., receives...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Aug 15, 20245 min read


We are our brothers’ keepers: New security director, a deacon, fosters parish and school safety
Deacon Michael Daly has been around the block more than once.The 21-year Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office veteran has worked on patrol,...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Aug 7, 20245 min read


Our Lady of Fatima travels thousands of miles, thanks to these dedicated disciples
Mike Phelan and Tom Morroni bring 'Our Lady of the Tahoe' all across the archdiocese, fostering devotion to Our Lady in northern Colorado...
Archdiocese of Denver
Aug 1, 20243 min read


Human trafficking survivors invited to RISE to new life, thanks to local deacon’s ministry
By André Escaleira, Jr. and Neil McDonough 2024 marks the 50th Jubilee of the Permanent Diaconate here in the Archdiocese of Denver....
André Escaleira, Jr.
May 7, 20243 min read


Book by local priest explores the blessings, challenges of new ecclesial movements
Beatitude Fr. Nilson’s ‘God’s Ongoing Gifts to the Church’ an engaging, insightful read Pope Benedict XVI once said: “The entire Church,...
Roxanne King
Apr 29, 20246 min read
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