As we conclude our celebration of Independence Day, I would like to reflect on the enduring and, indeed, increasingly crucial role that Catholic education plays in our society. While often viewed through a narrow lens, a deeper examination reveals its profound impact — an impact rooted in both faith and civic responsibility, and not dissimilar in spirit to the transformative vision that underpinned Abraham Lincoln’s land-grant colleges such as Colorado State University.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Holy Family No. 1794 in Security hosted the organization’s 50th Biennial State Convention from June 6-8 at the Radisson Hotel in Colorado Springs.  We celebrated the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Catholic Daughters’ Colorado State Board.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Roughly seven years ago, Holy Apostles parishioner Katie Logan was discerning a vocation as a religious sister — researching various orders and participating in retreats and programs to aid her discernment. But when she mentioned her vocational journey to others, she was often met with blank stares.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The Knights of Columbus Silver Rose will be displayed at parishes around the diocese during the month of July.

COLORADO SPRINGS. As announced in the June 20 issue of The Colorado Catholic Herald, the Diocese of Colorado Springs will cease publishing a newspaper with this issue. The first issue of the new diocesan magazine should appear in mailboxes in mid-September.