Catholic End-of-Life Network is comprised of The Catholic Foundation, Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services, Emmaus Catholic Hospice, Knights of Columbus, Respect Life, and St. Raphael Counseling.
Helping you make faithful choices with peace and clarity.
End-of-Life Resources
The Catholic Foundation
Mission / Core Purpose:
We inspire and facilitate charitable giving for the long-term benefit of our donors and the Church.
Services:
We serve parishioners of the Archdiocese of Denver, including pastors and business managers.
- Refer to attorneys for estate planning and obtain free consultations
- Refer to for Financial advisors
- Help with RMD (required minimum distributions) distribution
- Educate on how to give a gift in your will, estate or beneficiary designation
- Establish donor-advised funds (parishioner specific)
- Establish parish funds (invested morally and responsibly on behalf of the parish)
Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services
Mission / Core Purpose:
Filing the void of loss with faith.
Services:
Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services of Colorado provides faith-based funeral, cremation, and cemetery services rooted in Catholic tradition. They accompany families with compassionate care, offering sacred burial options, liturgical funeral rites, grief support, and community outreach to honor life and the promise of resurrection. In addition to serving families at the time of need, they also provide pre-planning guidance to help individuals make decisions in advance with peace of mind. Their mission is to serve as a ministry of the Church, ensuring that every family is supported with dignity, reverence, and the hope of eternal life.
We compassionately serves all families, regardless of faith or background, with dignity, respect, and care. We welcome everyone who seeks comfort, guidance, and sacred support during times of loss.
Emmaus Catholic Hospice
Mission / Core Purpose:
Emmaus Catholic Hospice provides Catholic home hospice care, support, and education that honors the dignity of each person we serve.
Services:
We provide home hospice care rooted in Catholic faith.
Emmaus Catholic Hospice focuses on support and comfort care to patients and families wherever someone calls home (home, residence, facility). When a person decides to move from curative to comfort care, Emmaus provides this encompassing care of body, mind, and soul at this very sacred time of life – in preparation of meeting our Lord. Recognizing God’s perfect timing, this care is devoted to embracing the highest quality of life for the patient and for their time with loved ones. Making sure there is access to the Sacraments, His Word, and prayer are all significant components of the care plan with Emmaus.
Knights of Columbus the Wheaton Agency
Mission / Core Purpose:
The Knights of Columbus helps provide financial security to catholic families.
Services:
We provide opportunities for members and other clients to align financial decisions with Catholic values through life insurance, annuities, long-term care insurance, and mutual funds aligned with the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.
Respect Life Denver
Mission / Core Purpose:
Respect Life Denver champions Church teachings regarding the sanctity of all human life, in close collaboration with the Archdiocese of Denver, Catholic parishes and community partners. Together, we strive to educate and inspire youth and adults throughout Northern Colorado on life issues—from conception to natural death. By living out the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, we seek to transform Colorado into a sanctuary where every human being is deeply valued and protected at every stage of life.
St. Raphael Counseling
Mission / Core Purpose:
St. Raphael Counseling seeks to change the culture by bringing together the teachings of the Catholic Church and the very best in psychological care.
Services:
School counseling and outpatient psychotherapy, plus evaluations for learning, attention and autism spectrum disorders as well as entrance into seminary and religious life. Educational presentations on a variety of topics. Psychological opinions for annulment cases.
We serve children ages 4 and older, teens, adults, couples and families, as well as Catholic school communities.
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