Marriage ministry offers antidote to ‘Valentine’s Effect’ divorces Marriage ministry offers antidote to ‘Valentine’s Effect’ divorces By Gina Christian/OSV News Linda Oppelt / Friday, March 17, 2023 0 1245 PHILADELPHIA. About 10 years ago, Peter Piotti was anything but a fan of Valentine’s Day. “I hated it,” he admitted. So did his wife, Gae, who dodged the observance by hosting what she called “non-romantic family dinners.” Read more
Mercies in Disguise - Miscarriage and Infant Loss Support Ministry One Year Later by Ashley Slack Linda Oppelt / Friday, September 16, 2022 0 1244 COLORADO SPRINGS. Following the loss of our baby, Bernadette Marie, to an early miscarriage in Spring 2021, my family and I have found ourselves frequently walking the sacred grounds of Mount St. Francis in Colorado Springs. The presence of a large Our Lady of Lourdes grotto, complete with a kneeling St. Bernadette statue, has been of great comfort to me as I have grieved and sought healing. Read more
Longest Married Couple nominations now open Linda Oppelt / Friday, August 19, 2022 0 1411 COLORADO SPRINGS. Worldwide Marriage Encounter is seeking nominations for its Longest Married Couple Project. Nominations can come from family members or friends of couples and will be accepted until Sept. 15. To submit a nomination, visit wwme.org/community/sponsored-events/longest-married-couple; call 321-544-3440 or send an email to dick.diane.baumbach@wwme.org. Read more
Bishop James R. Golka Friday, April 10, 2026 THE BISHOP'S CROZIER: With Humble Gratitude To the good faithful of the Diocese of Colorado Springs: Please know of my abundant gratitude to every one of you. Your kindness, generosity, faithfuness, and prayers have been gifts to me.
Bishop James R. Golka Friday, April 10, 2026 EL BÁCULO DEL OBISPO: Con sincera gratitud A los buenos fieles de la Diócesis de Colorado Springs: Por favor, tengan presente mi más sincero agradecimiento hacia cada uno de ustedes. Su amabilidad, generosidad, fidelidad y oraciones han sido regalos para mí.