When Deacon Ernie Martinez took on his role as director of deacons for the Archdiocese of Denver three years ago, he brought with him an insight few clergy possess: 40 years of experience with the Denver Police Department, where he witnessed firsthand how peer support could save lives.

The increase in the number of catechumens and candidates entering the Church in the Diocese of Colorado Springs matches the same trend seen in other dioceses and archdioceses throughout the United States and the world.

During its most recent quarterly meeting, the Board of Directors of the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Colorado Springs created two new endowment funds to benefit Catholic education. 

Professor Lucas Pollice will present formation and feedback sessions in each deanery of the diocese beginning April 11. Javier Cervantes, Director of Hispanic Ministry, will give the same presentation in Spanish at several locations. 

On March 26, the College of Consultors met and elected Father Kyle Ingels as diocesan administrator.