COLORADO SPRINGS. The Diocese of Colorado Springs is entering a new era for Catholic education, one marked by deeper faith, stronger community partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to forming missionary disciples of Jesus Christ. This transformation is not simply a refinement of current practices, but rather a reawakening to the true mission of Catholic education, to integrate faith into every corner of life and to build a culture where Catholic identity flourishes not only in the classroom, but in homes, parishes, and the broader world.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Bishop James Golka will celebrate a homeschool graduation Mass on June 3 at 12:10 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Eighth and 12th grade graduates are invited to participate by contacting Lori Trechter at sgrch@googlegroups.com. Those who are unable to attend are invited to submit their graduate’s name by May 30 for recognition in The Colorado Catholic Herald’s special graduation issue, which will be published June 6. 

¡Resucitó!  Después de cuarenta días de oración y ayuno y acompañando al Señor en su pasión y muerte en la cruz, la Iglesia se regocija en su gloriosa Resurrección.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Linda Visinsky, who served as office manager for Holy Apostles Parish from 1991 to 2006, died March 18 at age 79 in Colorado Springs. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 4 at Holy Apostles, followed by burial at the Air Force Academy Cemetery. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. Franciscan Sister Winifred Moersen died March 27 at age 97 at Mount St. Francis Nursing Center. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 5 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, followed by burial in Mount St. Francis Cemetery.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The annual diocesan celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday will take place April 27 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Confessions will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction, and the praying of the Divine Mercy chaplet. Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. For more information on the Divine Mercy devotion, visit divinemercyoftherockies.org. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. The 17th annual diocesan Blue Mass, honoring all law enforcement personnel, firefighters, EMS/first responders, and those who work closely within these fields (i.e. dispatchers, etc.), will take place on May 13, 12:10 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. All are invited to wear their uniform of the day or Class A dress uniform. St. Michael coins for law enforcement personnel and St. Florian coins for firefighters will be blessed by Bishop James Golka. Anyone who would like a coin is asked to RSVP to fatherbrad@msn.com. A lunch reception will follow the Mass. All are invited.

Schedules for Good Friday, April 18, through Easter Sunday, April 20, for parishes in the Diocese of Colorado Springs.

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Bishop Golka's Reflection on the Paschal Triduum

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Bishop Golka's Reflection on the Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord