COLORADO SPRINGS. Bishop James Golka has announced two appointments to the diocesan staff.

Abortion has become one of the primary means of perpetrating violence against women, however, most of society does not see it this way. We need to begin reframing abortion for what it really is — domestic violence.

COLORADO SPRINGS. A presentation on “Celebrating the Holidays While Grieving” will take place Nov. 4 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel Parish. To register, contact Linda at lpopolano@saintgabriel.net. 

COLORADO SPRINGS. All teens in the diocese in grades 9-12 are invited to a High School Night with Bishop James Golka on Nov. 5 at Our Lady of the Pines Parish. The event will begin with Mass at 5:30 p.m., followed by a pizza dinner at and a presentation by Bishop Golka from 7:15-8:15 p.m. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP to Stacy@ourladyofthepines.org by Nov. 1.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Parents of men and boys who are discerning the priesthood or who would like to learn more about the discernment process, application process and seminary life are invited to attend a Parent’s Night at the St. John Henry Newman Center, located at 4785 Stanton Rd., near the UCCS campus on Oct. 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. No RSVP is required.  For more information, send an email to mlehnertz@icloud.com.