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.

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.

COLORADO SPRINGS. On Jan. 31, ACT for Freedom Now (AFFN) held a conference at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Colorado Springs titled “Just Do Something.” The purpose of the conference was to educate participants on the reality and pervasiveness of human trafficking and pornography.

When Deacon Ernie Martinez took on his role as director of deacons for the Archdiocese of Denver three years ago, he brought with him an insight few clergy possess: 40 years of experience with the Denver Police Department, where he witnessed firsthand how peer support could save lives.

The increase in the number of catechumens and candidates entering the Church in the Diocese of Colorado Springs matches the same trend seen in other dioceses and archdioceses throughout the United States and the world.