The SWCYC is an amazing event organized by LifeGuard, a Caring Pregnancy Center in Durango, hosted in Farmington, bringing together youth, clergy and lay ministers through inspired presentations, games, music and fellowship. This year the theme is taken from Psalm 40: RISE UP! Those who Hope in the Lord Shall Renew their Strength. They Will Soar on Wings Like Eagles.

I bring this formation home with renewed attention to how we hear Christ in our parishes. Prayerful preparation helps lectors proclaim clearly. The sung psalm gives us words to answer God, while silence allows the Word to take root. At the table of the Word, Christ prepares us to receive him at the Eucharistic table and carry his love into the world.

Dear clergy, staff and parishioners of the Diocese of Pueblo: The Second Vatican Council, in Gaudium et Spes, teaches that “all citizens…should be mindful of the right and also the duty to use their free vote to further the common good.” This teaching is further explained by the Catechism of the Catholic Church, that it is an essential part of the Church’s mission to participate in matters related to politics, whenever the fundamental rights of persons or the salvation of sou

Approaching the month of October, we prepare for a succession of liturgical feast days of special friends. Initiated by our special sister, St. Therese, the October festal progression grows through the Little Ones of Jesus, into a panoply of powerful legacies of the Catholic tradition.

As a mission diocese we rely heavily on missionary priests from across the world. These men come from 7 countries: the Philippines, Nigeria, Togo, Poland, Columbia, Mexico and India. Due to the recent Visa restrictions on travel over the past 2 years, travel home has been complicated, often postponed, and separation from their families has been painful.

When the Church proclaims, “Choose life,” she is not merely taking a position in a public debate. She is defending the sacred dignity of every human person, created in the image and likeness of God (Gen 1:27).

The Diocese of Pueblo has a new hire!

On Thursday, August 13, Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado welcomed an enthusiastic crowd of community members, parish leaders, partners, sponsors, staff, volunteers, and Fatherhood Program participants to the Rising Son Breakfast—a vibrant morning celebrating fathers, families, and the bright future they are helping build.

The annual State Fair of Colorado, held in Pueblo, always designates its last day as a celebration of culture and diversity. This is known as Fiesta Day. Special events are scheduled to memorialize the historic Hispanic presence which has existed and flourished for some eight generations prior to the foundation of the State of Colorado, and which inspires us through this present day.

I write this with profound regret and heartfelt sorrow. Through the dedication of teachers, staff, parents and benefactors, St Therese Catholic School has contributed to the spiritual journey and successful careers of countless students in the Pueblo community for 26 years.

It is my sad duty to report to you now that St Therese Catholic School is no longer open for enrollment for the coming 2026-2027 school year. We pray that Our Lord is with our students and teachers.

The Diocese of Pueblo has a new hire!

There are so many searching people in the world today, people hungering for instruction, good people who are looking for direction. There are parents sick with grief over the future of a troubled child, people stripped of dignity due to unemployment, women facing pregnancy alone. People who are angry and confused because they believe society is no longer dependable. They are looking for answers and for meaning. They are like sheep without a shepherd, and Jesus looks to us

The Church is standing the test of time and we are growing. For our diocese, The Little Way, may this summer be a time of peace, thanksgiving, and welcoming hospitality.

I write this from Orlando, enjoying the sunshine and fellowship of the USCCB at our annual June gathering. This message will be short and sweet. God is good, the Church is in good hands, we have a wonderful Holy Father.

Summer has arrived, with its promise of recreation and rest. This is a special time to give thanks to God for all the gifts that are given, and to plan the next months as special occasions of grace.

This month marks the one-year anniversary of the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope. It has been exciting following our very own American-born Pope through his first year – although what has most edified me is that Leo XIV has not allowed himself to be pigeonholed as an “American Pope.” He is a missionary who belongs first to the Lord and, for his sake, to the entire world.

The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops will soon gather for the June Assembly in Orlando. On Thursday June 11 the U.S. bishops, united in prayer, will officially consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (the Solemnity is June 12) in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of our country.

It is in faith that we learn of the hidden, invisible dynamics of the supernatural realm, the divine wind that breathes heaven through our soul into creation, and the most important reality of our lives: God loves us, God is with us, God will never give up on us.

The Diocese of Pueblo bishop, who recently submitted his resignation as required by the Catholic Church upon reaching the age of 75, entered the priesthood only after earning a master's degree in music and piano, teaching music at Fort Worth Community College, and managing a nursery company for 14 years.