March 8, 2010 - In his weekly column, Archbishop Chaput comments on the recent news of a lesbian couple not being allowed to re-enroll students in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School in Boulder. Read the Archbishop’s column here. The pastor at Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Boulder addressed the school and parish community in his Sunday homily. Read the homily here. Last week the Archdiocese of Denver released a statement regarding the Catholic School admission policy. Read the statement here.

March 1, 2010 - At Houston Baptist University on March 1, Archbishop Chaput spoke about the vocation of Christians in America public life. The talk follows fifty years after Sen. John F. Kennedy, then the Democratic candidate for president, spoke to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association.  Kennedy's "speech left a lasting mark on American politics," said archbishop.  "It was sincere, compelling, articulate – and wrong.  Not wrong about the patriotism of Catholics, but wrong about American history and very wrong about the role of religious faith in our nation’s life." (Read more)

March 1, 2010 - On Thursday, March 11 beginning at 5 p.m., the John Paul II Center for the New Evangelization will unveil a special art exhibit, featuring depictions of the Paschal Mystery, from crucifixion to Pentecost. Artist Devin Montagne (pictured at left) of Montagne Ministries will present a live, performance painting. Auxiliary Bishop Conley will open the festivities with prayer and reflection. For more information, visit the March 11 event posting at www.archden.org/events.

March 1, 2010 - Monsignor Buelt of Our Lady of Loreto invites us to experience intimacy with God during these 40 days of Lent. Are we allowing God in throughout these 40 days, to heal any rifts that have destroyed our right relationships? This includes our relationship with God, but also with ourselves and with the people around us. This is the key to Lent. Click to read his entire column. Visit www.archden.org/Lent for local information, activities and reflections throughout this holy season.

Jan. 29, 2010 - The Colorado bishops affirm the principle that life begins at conception and thus affirm the personhood of the unborn. However, the Colorado bishops decided, last October, not to participate in the 2010 signature collection campaign for the Personhood Amendment. Consistent with their decision not to participate in the 2008 Personhood Ballot Initiative, they have stated recently that they do not think that this strategy will provide a realistic opportunity for reversing Roe vs. Wade. The bishops have advised parishes that the decision to allow signatures at the parish resides with the prudential judgment of the pastor. To read the Colorado bishops' letter to pastors, click here. (read more)

January 2010 - The Catholic Directory for the Archdiocese of Denver features contact information for all parishes and archdiocesan offices, as well as a wealth of Catholic ministries and social services. This affordable resource, only $15, is invaluable to parishes and laypeople alike! Order your copy today! Click here for complete details.

Jan. 11, 2010 - The Archdiocese of Denver is teaming up with CatholicTV.com, headquartered in Boston. CatholicTV.com offers 24-hour Catholic programming via the Internet. Click on the "Launch the Player" button below. Surf the channels by scrolling left to right; review each channel's programming by scrolling up and down. Simply click on the title bar to play!