NEW YORK.  Although the horror sequel “The Exorcist: Believer” (R, Universal) gets off to a reasonably promising start, it degenerates quickly. In fact, it ends up being a muddle both dramatically and, more significantly, in its treatment of religion.

It’s October, and our Colorado weather will soon chase away our flower-filled gardens. The temperatures will freeze our vegetable plots and make them a distant memory. Now is a good time to start planning for next season. Rock gardens are a great choice that can be a mix of plants, flowers and rocks that seconds as a work of art.

COLORADO SPRINGS. American Heritage Girls (AHG) is a Christ-centered non-profit organization focused on the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.

COLORADO SPRINGS. In a formal ceremony and blessing on Oct. 5, Bishop James Golka dedicated a fully-restored historic building on the grounds of Mount St. Francis to serve as Padre Pio Place, a community rectory for the Diocese of Colorado Springs.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The Office of Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Colorado Springs announced that 19 men have been accepted into the formation program for the permanent diaconate. The new cohort began their formation in August, with a target ordination date of May 2028.