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.