May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year’s mental health awareness theme is “From Awareness to Action.” Many Catholic dioceses across the United States are taking action to support the mental health of their parishioners.

Reflections from two priests from the Diocese of Colorado Springs who were appointed Missionaries of Mercy, Father Mark Zacker and Father Francisco Quezada.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Bishop James Golka will celebrate the annual diocesan Blue Mass for law enforcement, firefighter and emergency services personnel on May 13 at 12:10 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral, followed by a lunch reception. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP to Father Brad Noonan at fatherbrad@msn.com. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. “The Gift,” a six week series beginning May 8, 6:30-8 p.m., will be held at Holy Apostles in Wicker Hall.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Cleta Jasper, a longtime member of St. Patrick Parish who was active in the Respect Life Apostolate, died April 9 after a lengthy battle with dementia.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 16 at St. Patrick Parish. 

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Bishop Golka's Reflection on the Third Sunday of Easter

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Bishop Golka's Reflection on the Sunday of Divine Mercy

COLORADO SPRINGS. Bishop James Golka issued the following statement in response to the death of Pope Francis:

ST. LOUIS, Mo. The USA Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus announced that Jesuit Father Joe Laramie, who currently serves as national director of the Apostleship of Prayer, is assigned as director of Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House in Sedalia effective Aug. 1. 

He is risen!  After 40 days of prayer and fasting and accompanying the Lord in his passion and death on the cross, the Church rejoices in his glorious Resurrection.