COLORADO SPRINGS. The Gabriel Project is a parish-based pro-life apostolate that was once active at both St. Patrick and Holy Trinity parishes and is now being introduced to the diocese as a whole.

Julie Bailey, Director of the Respect Life Apostolate of the Diocese of Colorado Springs, hosted a meeting on April 2 at St. Peter Parish in Monument to invite people from all parishes in the diocese to consider participating in this ministry.

Catholicism has had a deep history among various Black communities across the world; whether it be African, Latin, Caribbean, or American.

Having Black representation within the Church is very important because it helps convey the message that God’s love is for everyone no matter what they look like. There are about 3 million Black Catholics in the United States alone and 25% of Catholics around the world are Black.

At sunrise on a beautifully warm spring morning in April, the heavy beams of the wooden gates set in Jerusalem’s thick stone walls were swung open to let families stream up the hill and into the city. Laughing and singing, each family brought a special white, fleecy lamb.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The Turin Shroud Center of Colorado, in conjunction with the American Confraternity of the Holy Shroud, is holding a nine-part lecture series on the scientific and cultural aspects of the Shroud of Turin on the third Wednesday of the month beginning in April. The talks will take place at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 8755 Scarborough Dr., 80920, from 7-8:30 p.m.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Bishop James Golka will preside at the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday on April 24 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Confessions will begin at 1:30 p.m., with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction  taking place before Mass at 3 p.m. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. Starting April 28, the Charismatic Renewal’s Praise Gatherings will take place on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:45 p.m. in Mary’s House at Holy Apostles Parish.

COLORADO SPRINGS. A seminar on spiritual direction will be presented April 4 and again on April 5 at St. Patrick Church, from 6-8 p.m. both days.

You might want to consider checking out ‘The 5 Love Languages’ — maybe you’ll find it helpful in your marriage,” said the wise priest to me after hearing my recent confession. It struck me as a gentle word to help answer my need for more grace in my relationship with my husband, Joe.

I really wanted the Sonic drink. It had been a very long day — with grocery runs and sniffly kids and two hours of live radio and attempting to keep a house moderately less filthy — and all I wanted was to drive into a spot at Sonic and order a large Coke with lime, easy ice.

Updated parish schedules for Holy Week and Easter included.

On April 25 at 3 p.m., pro-life prayer warriors will gather to peacefully pray in reparation for Colorado’s part in spreading the culture of death for the last 55 years. We will meet on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood, 3480 Centennial Blvd., and everyone is invited to join us.

COLORADO SPRINGS. On April 23, the St. Mary’s High School community is going to “Rock the House” at The Antlers hotel during the school’s annual gala, which returns to an in-person event this year. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., with dinner and the live auction starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on the St. Mary’s website at smpirates.org/page/gala.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The Office of the Permanent Diaconate will hold an information session on May 7 at 9 a.m. at St. Peter Parish in Monument. Any men who are interested in learning about the role and ministry of deacons in the Diocese of Colorado Springs are invited to attend. A new class of deacon candidates is expected to begin studies in the fall of 2023, with an eye towards ordination in 2028.