(Editor’s note: On March 31, the Pontifical North American College in Rome, which is the U.S. bishops’ seminary in Rome, announced that Father Jim Baron has been appointed Coordinator of Intellectual Formation effective July 1 and continuing until June 30, 2027. The Herald sat down with Father Baron to find out more about his new role.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Brian Tucker and Cody Stowe are familiar faces to anyone who has attended young adult ministry activities in the diocese in recent years. Now the two are using their musical abilities to collaborate on songs that can be used during praise and worship, eucharistic adoration and other church gatherings.

COLORADO SPRINGS. In the 1970s, St. Mary’s High School had not yet celebrated its 100th birthday. Harkening back to that more youthful time, the school hosted a ’70s-style “Disco Fever” gala April 15.

COLORADO SPRINGS. A new work of art was installed at Marian House and blessed by Bishop James Golka on April 6, Holy Thursday.

The newly-added art is a 7-foot by 4-foot depiction of “The Last Supper” painted by local artist Mary McLean.

Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” — Acts 2:37-38

Lo que oyeron les llegó al corazón y dijeron a Pedro y a los otros apóstoles: “¿Qué debemos hacer, hermanos?”. Pedro les contestó: “Arrepiéntanse y háganse bautizar invocando el nombre de Jesucristo, para que se les perdonen los pecados, y así recibirán el don del Espíritu Santo. — Hechos 2, 37-38.

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Bishop Golka's Reflection on the Sunday of Divine Mercy

COLORADO SPRINGS. Twelve years ago, Annie and Tom Waits thought they were doing a fair job as parents of their three-year old, but when the couple adopted twin one-year-old daughters, their rosy perceptions of themselves were capsized by their daughters’ unexpected behavior.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The annual Diocese of Colorado Springs directory, published by The Colorado Catholic Herald, will be available in September 2023. 
The directory is a comprehensive listing of parishes, clergy, diocesan staff, ministries and other organizations.