WASHINGTON. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops invites the faithful to join in a novena for mental health as part of the second year of the USCCB’s ongoing National Catholic Mental Health Campaign.

COLORADO SPRINGS. On the Feast of St. Luke, patron saint for medical professionals and caregivers, a White Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 12:10 p.m. The purpose of the Mass is to honor and pray with and for all those who serve in the medical professions under the patronage of St. Luke. All are invited and encouraged to bring a friend.

COLORADO SPRINGS. An acclaimed Colorado author, speaker and anti-human trafficking advocate has released a new book that delves into the lives of individuals who battle evil in today’s diabolic world.

COLORADO SPRINGS. In the origin story of most ministries, inspiration precedes the capital requirements.  Someone heeds the call to initiate a food pantry, or a program for unwed mothers, or a retreat center for teens, and then they go looking for magnanimous donors willing to provide financial support.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. The Rev. Michael Patrick Buckley died of cancer on Sept. 21 at St. Joseph’s Villa in Salt Lake City in the company of his family and friends.