COLORADO SPRINGS. On May 3, the Association of Salesian Cooperators welcomed eight new members from Colorado Springs during a Mass at St. Patrick Parish.  The eight new cooperators are: Maria Force, Margaret Kinney, Katherine Klataska, Elias Quintero, Naomi Quintero, Ernest Rodriguez, Sidney Rodriguez and Michelle Schumacher.

SEDALIA.  It’s been 17 years since Jesuit Father Joe Laramie lived in Colorado, but in some ways it seems like he never left.

COLORADO SPRINGS.  The Diocese of Colorado Springs held two Discernment Retreats this past summer: one on July 12 for men ages 18-40, and one on Aug. 16 for boys ages 11-17.  This was the third consecutive year for these discernment retreats and it was also the third consecutive year that Bishop James Golka was our keynote speaker.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Roughly seven years ago, Holy Apostles parishioner Katie Logan was discerning a vocation as a religious sister — researching various orders and participating in retreats and programs to aid her discernment. But when she mentioned her vocational journey to others, she was often met with blank stares.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The Diocese of Colorado Springs will host the third annual Discernment Retreat for single men between the ages of 18-40 on July 12 at the St. John Henry Newman Center, 4785 Stanton Rd., Colorado Springs.

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CASTLE PINES. Catholic Radio Network’s annual Priest and Seminarian Appreciation Day will take place June 23 at The Ridge at Castle Pines North.

Priests do so much for us.  We go to our priests for our spiritual needs, prayer requests, Mass offerings, and sacraments (sometimes urgently).  Through the hands of the priest we receive the greatest gift ever given — the Holy Eucharist.  Without our priests, we would not be able to receive the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Lord, Jesus Christ.  Yet, how is the priest sustained spiritually in all that he does for us?  Praying for the priest is one of the most generous things we can do for him. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. The Saint Serra Apostolate’s annual Priesthood Appreciation Contest is accepting submissions from kids in grades preschool-12 until Oct. 25.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Lay people who feel called to a deeper life of prayer are invited to learn about the Lay Carmelites at one of their upcoming informational meetings.