Colorado Catholics have a moral obligation to support Amendment 80. While some well-intentioned partnering organizations are opposing Amendment 80 because of a misunderstanding in the proposed Amendment’s language, the Amendment clearly states the following: “parents have the right to direct the education of their children” and “children have the right to equal opportunity to access quality education” and “each K-12 student has the right to school choice” (defined as “neighborhood, charter, private, and home schools, open enrollment options, and future innovations in education”). The language intentionally uses the word “and” to imply that all of these rights and education options are equal and are not intended to contradict another.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. The Rev. Michael Patrick Buckley died of cancer on Sept. 21 at St. Joseph’s Villa in Salt Lake City in the company of his family and friends.

DENVER. A coalition of pro-life organizations in Colorado is urging voters to reject Amendment 79, a November ballot initiative that would create a constitutional right to unrestricted abortion in the state.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Bishop James Golka presented two awards to longtime pro-life advocates during the annual Bishop’s Respect Life Round-up on Sept. 5 at Flying W Ranch.

INDIANAPOLIS. If there was a common thread running through the talks given during the National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21, it was that the massive gathering and the events leading up to it were meant to have a lasting impact on parishes and dioceses back home.