WASHINGTON, D.C. On a Saturday morning in March, about 80 Catholics gathered for two hours at the Archdiocese of St. Louis’ headquarters in a southwest St. Louis suburb.

Their aim was to reflect on two questions: “Where have I seen or experienced successes — and distresses — within the Church’s structure(s)/organization/leadership/life that encourage or hinder the mission?” and “How can the structures and organization of the Church help all the baptized to respond to the call to proclaim the Gospel and to live as a community of love and mercy in Christ?”

We don’t often consider when the gospels were written, but one should know that John’s Gospel appeared last, likely in the mid-to-late 90s. He had the other three gospel accounts in front of him, and his intention was to elaborate on, clarify and spiritualize incidents found in them.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The Inferno Fatherhood 5K Run and Walk will take place June 15 at John Venezia Park in Briargate. Registration and bib pick-up will take place from 7:30-8:30 a.m. The run begins at 9 a.m. and will be officially timed. Registration includes a t-shirt, gifts, water, snacks and prizes. Family tickets are also available. For more information and to register, visit www.infernomen.com. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. Life Network will hold its annual Walk for Life on June 1 at Memorial Park in downtown Colorado Springs. The event helps to support Life Network’s three crisis pregnancy centers in the Pikes Peak Region. Check-in for the walk begins at 8 a.m., followed by a Kid’s Race at 9 a.m. The walk begins at 9:30 a.m. For a complete schedule, registration and sponsorship information, visit www.walkforlife.com.