Veronica Ambuul / Thursday, February 1, 2024 / Categories: Diocesan News, 40th Anniversary of the Diocese A New Diocese View a video recording of the Jan. 30, 1984, Mass at Pikes Peak Center in which the Diocese of Colorado Springs was established On Jan. 30, 1984, a Mass was held at Pikes Peak Center celebrating the establishment of the Diocese of Colorado Springs and the installation of its first bishop, Richard C. Hanifen. This is a recording of the Mass as broadcast live on KRDO, including the famous "papal bull" incident involving Papal Nuncio Pio Laghi that is often retold by Bishop Hanifen. View the video at 40 years - A Look Back: Liturgy of Installation, Diocese of Colorado Springs - January 30, 1984 Previous Article PARISH LENTEN SCHEDULES Next Article What Can St. Mary’s High School Offer Your Child? Print 692 Veronica AmbuulVeronica Ambuul Other posts by Veronica Ambuul Contact author Please login or register to post comments.
0 Commentary Linda Oppelt Monday, August 3, 2026 In Memoriam: Sister Rose Ann Stillmock, OSF Sister Rose Ann Stillmock, OSF, died June 28 at age 102 at Mount St. Francis Nursing Center. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Stanislaus Parish in Omaha, Nebraska, followed by burial at St. John’s Cemetery.
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