Today, our nation mourns the loss of a trailblazer, not only in the field of law, but in the history of our country.”

So begins President Donald Trump’s proclamation on the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, ordering the American flag to be flown at half-staff around the world in her honor.

November 3 is drawing near for arguably one of the most vitriolic presidential races in the United States’ history, but the presidency is not the only ballot measure of utmost concern for Coloradans. This year, the people of Colorado have the opportunity to ban late-term abortion after 22-weeks’ fetal gestation, promoting the value of life for our culture and affirming the countless preborn children whose lives came to a brutal end before their first breath.

FALCON. Father Michael Goodyear, pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Falcon and Director of Divine Mercy of the Rockies, will be one of the speakers for the virtual Divine Mercy Summit Oct. 3-5. 

COLORADO SPRINGS.  The Catholic Center at The Citadel reopened effective Sept. 29 following a temporary closure due to a coronavirus outbreak. Masses are still suspended for the time being, but confessions are available Monday through Saturday from 2-7 p.m. Visitors are asked to maintain six-foot distancing and wear face coverings.  

Desde hace muchas semanas, prácticamente todos los obispos del país — incluido yo — hemos sido bombardeados con cartas en las que se nos pide que hablemos en voz alta y clara sobre las próximas elecciones presidenciales.  Esperamos esas cartas cada cuatro años, pero las elecciones de este año son particularmente críticas. 

This article is part of a monthly series featuring a priest or deacon serving in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. This month, the Herald profiles Deacon Cliff Donnelly, who since being ordained in 2016 has served at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish.

For many weeks now, virtually every bishop in the country — myself included — has been bombarded with letters asking that we speak loudly and clearly regarding the upcoming presidential election.  We expect those letters every four years, but this year’s elections are particularly critical. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. Like many other Catholic organizations, the Inferno Men’s ministry in the Diocese of Colorado Springs has had to switch to virtual meetings due to the coronavirus pandemic.

But when it came time to plan the group’s annual conference — which has drawn upwards of 400 men in recent years — leaders struggled to find a way to hold an in-person event.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The phrase “chaos is a ladder” has been tossed around a lot during the coronavirus pandemic, but for Catholic Charities of Central Colorado’s Marian House, that really has proven to be the case.

The Blessing of Pets - in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

The following parishes will be holding pet blessing ceremonies, listed in chronological order. All pets welcome. Please leash or cage your pets.

A few weeks ago, I served with Bishop Sheridan and Father Kirk Slattery of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in a COVID-delayed Confirmation Mass for 53 young people.

 Most of the time I worry about getting the sequences, prayers, and actions right as a deacon. What struck me at this Mass was the homily of the Bishop. The exact words escape me now, but his opening words to the young people were “Are you ready?”