The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held July 14, 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Bishop James Golka will celebrate Mass. Couples who are celebrating their first or other milestone anniversary — any anniversary ending in “5” or “0” — are invited to attend. A reception will follow. Those who plan to attend are asked to contact their parish office to provide their name, number of people attending and how many years they are celebrating, or visit www.diocs.org/Diocesan-Wedding-Anniversary-Mass. 

The Herald features a collection of photos from the recent diaconate and priestly ordinations in the diocese.

Editor's Note: Lucas Pollice became the Director of the New Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship for the Diocese of Colorado Springs effective June 1. Prior to being named to his new role, he worked for the Augustine Institute, serving as Professor of Theology and Catechetics, Senior Director of Curriculum, and Director of the master’s degree program in Pastoral Theology. The Herald recently interviewed Pollice to find out more about his background and his career in catechesis and evangelization. 
 

St. Paul Catholic Church will host a Retirement Party Open House for Deacon Dick Bowles!

"Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” (John 20:23)

In 1922, 48-year-old G.K. Chesterton came into full communion with the Catholic Church.  Fourteen years later, in his autobiography, Chesterton would explain why he became Catholic with this simple, but profound, statement: “To get rid of my sins.”