We’re all excited to see the election of our new Holy Father, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States, now Pope Leo XIV. 

I share joy at the announcement of our new Holy Father, Leo XIV, a native of Chicago.  We pray for our newly elected Pope, with great hope for the future of the outreach of our Church into the world under his leadership.

On this day, May 1, we crown Mary, Queen of May.  In the midst of the Easter Season and the beginning of spring, we give gratitude to God for the Queen of Creation.  In this season of Confirmations, where candidates seal their baptismal gift of the Holy Spirit with their affirming Yes to God, it is important to remember that Mary was the first to receive this gift. 

We have traveled the journey of Lent, and Holy Week shines before us, with a shining, both dark and light, comprising the purpose of the life of Christ. Jesus is to be betrayed, judged, and scourged; a cross will be imposed. 

Just the Sunday before Ash Wednesday I celebrated Mass at St Mary in Westcliffe...

We have entered the season of Lenten reconciliation, preparing for a new Easter. 

Ash Wednesday comes next week, and we are preparing for Lenten observances in our parishes.

In a Holy Year inaugurated by Pope Francis and called to be “Pilgrims of Hope.”

As Catholic Bishops of Colorado, we approach the issue of immigration with prayerful hearts

The liturgical cycle has brought us into another new year.  The Gospels for the past two weeks present Jesus as God wishes Him to be seen

A New Year has begun.  Pope Francis has inaugurated 2025 as a jubilee year dedicated to the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” 

We are well into Advent.  Our Blessed Mother, in luminous celebration as Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Immaculate Conception, is watching...

Years ago, I wrote of a Jewish blessing which I want to reflect on again.  It is improvised, spontaneous, and goes something like this. 

Thank you for your prayers and support throughout our endeavors to defeat amendment 79 on the November ballot. 

Vote "No" on Amendment 79: "Right to Abortion"

Respect Life Month and Amendment 79: "Right to Abortion"

Amendment 79: "Right to Abortion"

It was one year ago that Pope Francis promulgated the Apostolic Exhortation, “C’EST LA CONFIANCE” (“Trust that brings us to Love and sets us

This morning, my thoughts and prayers come from Miles City, MT, preparing to return to Pueblo.  As you probably know, my last visit to see m

I offer this story, not knowing its provenance, as told to me by my Uncle Bishop Joe after he ordained me to the priesthood 25 years ago.