COLORADO SPRINGS.  Catholic School Service awards are given to teachers and staff members who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to Catholic education. Following are the names of teachers who received service awards during Catholic Schools Week:

COLORADO SPRINGS. Catholic Charities of Central Colorado has purchased the former Helen Hunt Elementary School, located in the Hillside neighborhood of Colorado Springs, and will soon kick off a capital campaign to fund the construction of 24 transitional housing units inside the building.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Bishop James Golka will celebrate Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Benedict XVI on Friday, Jan. 6 at 12:10 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. All are invited to attend. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. The St. Serra Club of Colorado Springs announced the winners of its annual Priesthood Appreciation Contest.