COLORADO SPRINGS. Fifteen Knights of Columbus Councils from the Diocese of Colorado Springs were recently honored for their fraternal and service efforts to Catholic parishes and communities by the national and state offices of the Knights. 

The Herald features a collage of photos from recent pastor installations and other events in the diocese.

COLORADO SPRINGS. A new book titled “The Stations of the Cross in Atonement for Abuse and for the Healing of All” will feature artwork by Holy Cross Father Ron Raab.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Briarfest, the community festival held each year on the grounds of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, has been cancelled for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers of the event say the next Briarfest will be held Sept. 10-12, 2021. Visit www.briarfest.com for more information and updates.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Call it a silver lining or unintended consequence, but one good thing to come out of the coronavirus pandemic is that engaged couples now have more time to focus on the sacrament of matrimony and the Catholic Church’s teaching about marriage.

Bishop Michael Sheridan will ordain 19 men to the permanent diaconate on June 20. The Herald features a profile of the new deacon class.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Even though parishioners at St. Gabriel the Archangel weren’t able to attend any Masses during the month of April, the parish not only held its regular monthly food drive but held an extra drive that resulted in a 3,500-pound food donation to Marian House soup kitchen.

See a collection of photos from recent events at parishes and schools in the diocese.

Photos from a few parish events around the diocese in late Feb. and early March.

Editor’s note: Due to the cancellation of public Masses and other group events in the diocese through April 12, the Lenten parish schedules have been adjusted to reflect ongoing confession times and online events. Please visit www.diocs.org regularly for the latest changes and updates.