Pope Francis calls each of us to be a tangible sign of hope for those in great need. Bishop Golka echoes this call, emphasizing that Jesus alone reveals the fullness of God’s mercy and the truth about humanity. He challenges us to step beyond our comfort zones, carrying Christ’s hope into modern society and making His presence known in the ordinary places of daily life. Throughout this year, the Herald will explore the many ways the faithful in our diocese are living out this mission.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The Colorado Springs Council for Black Catholics will hold its next Mass on March 8 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish in Colorado Springs. Light refreshments will be served after Mass. For more information, contact cscbc.be.seen@gmail.com. 

En muy poco tiempo, comenzaremos el Tiempo de Cuaresma.  A menudo, en el ajetreo de nuestras vidas, este tiempo santo de Cuaresma puede arrastrarse sobre nosotros y, de repente, es el Miércoles de Ceniza, y hemos hecho poco o nada para prepararnos para esta temporada penitencial.   

In just a very short time, we will be beginning the season of Lent. Often, in the busyness of our lives, this holy season of Lent can creep up on us. All of a sudden it is Ash Wednesday, and we have done little to nothing to prepare for this penitential season.

In his Pastoral Letter for the Year of Hope, Bishop James Golka encouraged “all the faithful of the diocese, through prayerful reading and study, [to] rediscover the beautiful and inspiring teachings of Vatican II through which the Holy Spirit has brought about a new and fresh outpouring of the spirit of Pentecost for a New Evangelization.” 
In order to help the faithful rediscover these teachings,  Lucas Pollice, Director of the New Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship for the Diocese of Colorado Springs, will be presenting a nine-part video series on Vatican II.

COLORADO SPRINGS.  An Indian priest serving in the Diocese of Grand Island in Nebraska is now asking the community to help him find a kidney donor.

COLORADO SPRINGS. During this Jubilee Year of Hope, (which runs until Jan. 6, 2026), the Church has designated particular churches in Rome and the Holy Land as sacred Jubilee sites. These Jubilee churches provide a place for pilgrims to gather in prayer — and provide an opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence. 

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Bishop Golka's Reflection on the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - YouTube

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

COLORADO SPRINGS. Joyce Stolberg, consecrated virgin in the Diocese of Colorado Springs since 2011, died Feb. 3. Arrangements are as follows:

Rosary will be recited on Monday, Feb. 17 at 9 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., with Bishop James Golka presiding. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Memorial Gardens.