The archdiocese reaches many corners of the community.
The Archdiocese of Denver helps more than 609,000 people in northern Colorado practice their Catholic faith in various ways. In addition to providing daily mass, the archdiocese operates Catholic schools, food banks, homeless shelters, and two seminaries. Let's dive deeper into the areas the Archdiocese of Denver encompasses and how they reach their community.
Where Are They?
The Archdiocese of Denver serves 149 parishes and missions in 25 counties in northern Colorado. The territories are Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Bromfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Eagle, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Jefferson, Larimer, Logan, Moffat, Morgan, Phillips, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, Sedgwick, Summit, Washington, Weld, and Yuma.
Catholic Schools
Catholic schools provide high-quality education that is centered on faith to more than 9,000 students. Catholic schools create citizens who are service minded and community-minded and create a supportive and loving community that becomes an extended family. Northern Colorado Catholic schools greatly benefit from donations to the Archdiocese of Denver. The Archdiocese of Denver’s largest annual fundraiser, Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal, makes Catholic Schools affordable. Ministries provide about $2.25 million in scholarships a year.
“I am constantly in awe of our communities welcoming and genuine nature,” said Jason Martinez, Holy Family High School science teacher.“I feel like Catholic schools are truly committed to challenging and supporting each individual learner.”
Seminaries and Priests
The archdiocese has two seminaries that form good holy priests who wholeheartedly embrace their mission for the future of the Catholic Church. The diocese is fortunate to have many seminarians who care deeply about their priestly vocation, but tuition is not cheap. Donations have helped make their path to priesthood possible.
“I am so grateful for the spiritual support my brother seminarians and I received. It is truly humbling...’ To whom much is given, much is expected,’ (Luke 12:48),” archdiocese Father Micah Flores said.
After priests dedicate their lives to the Church, they can struggle when they retire, but the archdiocese also helps care for them as they age with housing and support for medical treatment. Donations to the archdiocese help fund a retirement community that gives retired priests a wonderful place to live independently while maintaining a strong community in Christ.
Those In Need
The Archdiocese of Denver helps many others in need as well through social ministries that provide 500,000 meals and 190,000 nights of shelter. Affordable housing ministries assist single mothers and families by providing them with food, diapers, and clothing in a nurturing and nonjudgmental environment.
Diocese social ministries also promote the common good of the Hispanic community through education, family support, integration, and leadership formation through classes and legal assistance.
The archdiocese also brings support to people who are imprisoned physically or mentally and likely feel abandoned by society. Deacons show these men and women that they are not forgotten by bringing them the Sacraments and the message of Salvation.
These are just a handful of areas where the Archdiocese of Denver benefits those in need. The diocese cares deeply about its community and works to help many facets of the community. Whether you're a teen mom, a priest, a student, or a prisoner, the Archdiocese of Denver hopes to provide support, compassion, and a connection to the Catholic faith. If you are interested in helping support these communities and more, you can give now.
