“Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
Ministries We Serve
We start each day focused on the Lord’s work in northern Colorado through ministries.
The ministries of the archdiocese are programs or services providing educational, charitable and pastoral initiatives that offer hope, healing and comfort to our neighbors.
We put our faith in action by supporting the 40+ ministries. The ministries are available for you to better understand your faith and Church.
Below we have listed and organized the ministries into three categories. You can select one of the categories to learn more.
Catholic Faith Formation
Denver Catholic Biblical and Catechetical Schools
Offering two and four-year academic programs and enrichment courses through the Lay Division at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary. LEARN MORE >>
The Office of Evangelization, Youth and Family Ministry
Supporting the parish sacramental preparation for every stage of Catholic life:
- Baptism, Communion, Confirmation
- Marriage Preparation and Retreats: LEARN MORE >
- Catholic Baby University integrates childbirth education with a crash course on the faith to prepare new parents’ hearts and homes for their baby through a five classes series or the express retreat.
- Natural Family Planning
- Rite of Christian initiation of Adults (RCIA): LEARN MORE>
- Youth Ministry & Conferences: By promoting a culture of discipleship in youth ministry and family-based catechesis, we hope to inspire a lifelong practice of faith born from a profound appreciation of the gifts found within the Catholic Church.
Annulment
Providing guidance for the annulment process through the Archdiocese Metropolitan Tribunal and Office of Canonical Affairs office.
Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Services
Offering services to bring faith and understanding to end-of-life decisions. LEARN MORE>
Deacons: The Office of the Diaconate
Supporting our new deacons who provide valuable ministerial support at our parishes. To become a deacon, reach out to St. John Vianney Seminary for more information.
Liturgy
Supplying liturgical support through music, liturgical calendars and gospel reflections. The archdiocese also provides TV Mass for the homebound to be viewed on YouTube.
Community Impact
Archives
Established in 1973, archives serves as a repository of parish sacramental registries and historical materials for the Archdiocese of Denver.
Black Catholic Ministry
Addressing the pastoral needs of Black/African and African Americans by engaging Black Catholics in the archdiocese. LEARN MORE >
Catholic Charities Denver
Providing support services to meet the corporal works of mercy, such as shelter for the homeless and food for the hungry. LEARN MORE >
CENTRO San Juan Diego & Hispanic Ministry
Offering spiritual, professional development and support services for Spanish- speaking Catholics. LEARN MORE >
Communications and Parish Services
Messaging through multi-media methods to share Catholic news and events through social media, parish communications (FlockNote and ParishLink), El Pueblo Católico, Denver Catholic website and magazine publication.
Jewish Relations
Fostering mutual understanding and respect by building relationships.
Minor and At-Risk Adult Protection
Training and supporting “safe” services to protect our most vulnerable Catholics in the Archdiocese of Denver.
Respect Life
From sidewalk counseling to legislation, the Respect Life office is available for consultation on natural fertility awareness, abortion, early child loss, chastity and end-of-life decisions. LEARN MORE >
Social Ministry
Providing educational and formational lectures, information, and resources on the Works of Mercy and Catholic Social Teaching, and serves as the designated contact for the Archdiocese of Denver to local, national and international Catholic institutions that personify the Church’s social teaching in their organizational mission. This includes:
- Catholic Campaign for Human Development
- CCHD – Poverty USA
- Catholic Charities USA
- Catholic Relief Services
- Catholic Jail & Prison Ministry
- Catholic Deaf Community
- Colorado Catholic Conference
- Ethnic Catholic Communities (The Ancient Order of Hiberians, St. Kateri, Korean, Hmong & Vietnamese Catholic Communities)
- HIV/AIDS & HepC Ministry
- Mental Health & Addictions Counseling
- Migration and Refugees
- National Catholic Council on Addictions
- National Catholic Partnership on Disability
- National Catholic Rural Life Conference
- Parish Social Ministry: St. Vincent de Paul Society
- Society for the Propagation of the Faith
- Special Religious Education
- Stewardship of Creation – Nature & Environment: Creatio
- United States Catholic Conference of Bishops Department of Justice, Peace & Human Development
Future Leadership
Annunciation Heights
Offering camps like Camp St. Malo and Camp Wojtyla, John Paul II Outdoor Lab — spiritual and adventure camps in the Rocky Mountains for all ages and families. LEARN MORE >
Catholic Education
Teachers and staff sharing their love of Jesus Christ to their students and families with a faith-filled education that forms the whole person. LEARN MORE >
Prophet Elijah House
Affordable housing is located on the Archdiocese of Denver campus for retired priests. LEARN MORE>
Redemptoris Mater Archdiocesan Missionary Seminary
Preparing seminarians for the eventualities of missionary life. LEARN MORE >
St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
Forming young men to be exceptional Catholic priests.
Seeds of Hope
Providing financial assistance so Catholic education is affordable for all who seek it in northern Colorado elementary and secondary schools. LEARN MORE>
Totus Tuus
Totus Tuus (Latin for Totally Yours) is a fun and energetic, parish-based summer catechetical program for both grade-school age children and middle/high school youth.
Vocations/Religious Orders
The call to live a religious vocation is a call to live a supernatural vocation. If God is calling you to the priesthood or sisterhood, be generous and respond with everything. God is never outdone in generosity. And most of all rely on the graces he gives. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Fr. Ryan O’Neill, 303.282.3429
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