COLORADO SPRINGS. Human trafficking is a violation of human rights and everyone must act now in order to prevent this crime from spiraling out of control, according to John DiGirolamo, author and member of St. Joseph Parish in Salida.

Behold, I make all things new” (Rv 21:5). My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, the Catholic Church in the United States has begun a three-year process of renewal called the “Eucharistic Revival.”

COLORADO SPRINGS. A one-mile fundraising walk for Bakhita Mountain Home, a two-year program for adult women survivors of human trafficking, will take place Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. on the grounds of Mount St. Francis. Those who plan to participate are asked to register before July 22 at www.bakhitamountainhome.org. Sponsorship opportunities are also available by contacting Liz Kosofsky at liz@bakhitamountainhome.org. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. A local church is preparing to celebrate a century of spiritual service to the Colorado Springs community. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, which turns 100 on July 16, will hold festivities during a three-day period at 2030 W. Colorado Ave.

COLORADO SPRINGS. At St. Mary’s High School, summer means STEM Camp and a chance for area students to try out STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities both on campus and around the local community. This year’s camp was the seventh one hosted by St. Mary’s and continues to be popular with Colorado Springs students.