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Once upon a time in the Diocese of Colorado Springs, there were only two seminarians studying for the priesthood. Whenever a young Catholic male expressed interest in learning more about a vocation to the priesthood, there was great rejoicing in all the land, even if he never applied to the seminary. Ordinations were rare but joyful occasions. The likelihood of a priest shortage seemed more real as more and more priests neared the age of retirement.

Bishop Golka's Reflection on the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

By Bishop James R. Golka

Bishop James R. Golka / Thursday, June 15, 2023 0 172 Article rating: No rating

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Bishop Golka's Reflection on the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Walking the Camino de Santiago for vocations

By Kevin Ward

Linda Oppelt / Thursday, June 15, 2023 0 436 Article rating: 5.0

This summer, I have an incredible opportunity to do a pilgrimage to the tomb of St. James. The Camino de Santiago in Spain is a pilgrimage that Christians have walked for hundreds of years. With many starting points all around Spain, France and Portugal, pilgrims walk for several days across the countryside to reach the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where the remains of St. James the Greater, one of Jesus’ original twelve apostles, is buried. Pretty exciting right?

Salesian Sisters provide valuable discernment tools for women

By Veronica Ambuul

Veronica Ambuul / Thursday, June 15, 2023 0 450 Article rating: No rating

COLORADO SPRINGS. In addition to their work in youth and young adult ministry, faith formation and other activities in the diocese, the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco have made themselves available to guide young women who are discerning vocations to religious life or consecrated virginity.

St. Gabriel Classical Academy wraps up successful first year

By Beth Samson

Linda Oppelt / Thursday, June 15, 2023 0 574 Article rating: 2.8

COLORADO SPRINGS. Seventy-two students just finished the first academic year at St. Gabriel Classical Academy, the newest Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Colorado Springs.