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.

Applicants sought for new cohort in formation program

The order of deacons traces back to the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 6:1-6). From the early history of the Church, deacons held a special place in the community, along with bishops and presbyters, and they continue to do so today. Undergirding the work of the permanent deacon is a three-fold ministry of Word, Liturgy, and Charity at the service of the people of God, in communion with the bishop and his priests.

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.