“Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God's creation… deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.” - Pope Francis

Find Your Place in the Culture of Life

Come Be Inspired at the Gospel of Life Workshop 2026 👪

We warmly invite you to join the Respect Life team on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, for an inspiring evening dedicated to building a Culture of life. Whether you are already involved in Respect Life ministry or simply looking for ways to put your faith into action, this workshop is for you. 

Through hope-filled stories, meaningful discussion and presentations from Hope's Promise and Springs of Love, you'' learn how you can make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families through foster care and adoption. Connect with others who share your commitment to life, be encouraged in your faith and discover practical ways to serve those most in need.

Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired, equipped, and renewed. Couples, families, and single men and women are all warmly welcome.

To RSVP please email life@ccdenver.org. 

#JusticeForLexi Colorado Campaign 🗣️

Join pro-life advocates from across Colorado for the Justice for Lexi Campaign, a three-day series of events from August 27–29 honoring the memory of Lexi Arguello and her unborn child while praying for greater protection for women and their babies.

The campaign begins with a "Changing Hearts and Minds on Abortion" training workshop on Thursday, August 27 (6:00–8:30 p.m.), followed by the Justice for Lexi Prayer Rally outside Planned Parenthood in Fort Collins on Friday, August 28 (10:00–11:00 a.m.) and a campus outreach at Colorado State University. The weekend concludes with prayer vigils and liturgies on Saturday, August 29, in Boulder and Denver, uniting the community in prayer, peaceful witness and a call for justice.

Learn more visit:

🌐 https://www.operationrescue.org/lexi/

40 Days for Life Returns This Fall: September 23rd – November 1st 🕊️

The Fall 40 Days for Life campaign begins Wednesday, September 23, and continues through Sunday, November 1. This is an opportunity for our parishes and communities to unite in prayer, peaceful witness and compassionate outreach on behalf of mothers, fathers and their unborn children.

We invite parish leaders and parishioners to prayerfully discern how God is calling them to participate this fall. Whether by committing to pray outside a local abortion facility, organizing your parish to adopt a prayer hour, hosting a Mass for the protection of life or supporting the campaign in other meaningful ways, every act of faith makes a difference.

If you have questions about participating in the Fall 40 Days for Life campaign, hosting a parish Mass or becoming more involved, please contact the Respect Life Office at life@ccdenver.org or Lisa at auroraco40daysforlife@gmail.com. 

Together, let us answer Christ's call to defend the dignity of every human life through prayer, witness and loving support.

A Legacy of Faith and Service: Nathans Story

For nearly a decade, Nathan Sherman has faithfully served families through Marisol Family, proving that one simple "yes" to volunteering can make a lasting difference. What began with helping at a parish diaper drive has grown into a ministry of compassion, providing essential support and hope to parents and young children across Northern Colorado.

Nathan's story is a powerful reminder that ordinary acts of generosity can become extraordinary witnesses to Christ's love. 

Marisol Family Bottom Line Diaper Bank Needs Your Help 👶

Through the Marisol Family Bottom Line Diaper Bank, Catholic Charities provides diapers to families across the Archdiocese of Denver, helping parents care for their little ones with dignity and hope. You can make a difference by donating new diapers of any size or making a financial gift to support the Diaper Bank. Every donation helps ensure local children have the care they need to thrive.

Join us for our upcoming Fall Diaper Drive | October 1-30, 2026

To learn more contact or visit:
📧 bldb@marisolservices.com
🌐 ccdenver.org/diaper

Respect Life Round Up: Events & Tools to Take Action

Become a Sidewalk Advocate for Life: Training August 22nd 👥

Answer the call to accompany women, men and families with compassion by attending the FREE Sidewalk Advocates for Life Training on Saturday, August 22, from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Parish in The Padre restaurant.

Through this peaceful, prayerful training, you'll learn how to lovingly support those entering abortion facilities by offering hope, practical resources and life-affirming alternatives, while also reaching out to abortion workers with compassion and encouragement. Participants will receive a complimentary catered lunch, morning coffee and pastries, as well as access to Sidewalk Advocates for Life materials, including signs, literature, vests and ongoing legal support after completing the training and signing the pledge of integrity. Whether you are new to sidewalk ministry or looking to become more involved, this training will equip you to be a faithful witness for life with confidence and charity. 

How is God Calling You to Love? 🌿 

Nearly 1,400 children in Denver are in foster care. Many long for the stability of a loving family. Yet many foster families stop fostering because they feel alone and unsupported.

Not everyone is called to foster or adopt, but everyone can do something.

Springs of Love is a national Catholic ministry working in partnership with the Archdiocese of Denver to build parish-based support for foster and adoptive families. Our focus is to:

• Identify foster and adoptive families who may need support
  • Help families discern the call to foster or adopt
  • Encourage parishioners to accompany them through prayer, practical help, and small groups

If you have been touched by fostering or adoption, or would like to offer support, please complete the brief survey. Your response will help shape Springs of Love in the Denver region.

A Run Like Nun Other 🏃

Celebrate 11 years of the Sisters of Life serving the Denver community by participating in the 11th Annual Nun Run Charity Race. This family-friendly event raises vital support for the Sisters' mission of accompanying women, families and the vulnerable with the love of Christ.

Race day begins at deKoevend Park and features a Half Marathon, 5K Run, 5K Buggy Run for parents with strollers and a 1-Mile Family Walk. Participants will enjoy the scenic beauty of the High Line Canal while supporting a life-affirming cause.

Following the races, all are invited to celebrate Mass in the park at 11:00 a.m. and join the Sisters of Life as they commemorate their 11th year in Denver. Whether you run, walk or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps advance their mission of protecting and cherishing every human life.

To register visit:
🌐 https://www.nunrunsistersoflife.com/

A Few Words from the Respect Life Duo ✌️❤️

As we enter the month of August, we are reminded that a Culture of Life is built one encounter at a time. Whether offering a listening ear, praying outside an abortion facility, welcoming a family in need, visiting someone who is lonely or simply sharing Christ's love through a kind word, each moment has the power to reflect the dignity of every human person. No act of love is too small when it is rooted in the Gospel, for God often works through our ordinary encounters to accomplish extraordinary things. Thank you for the many ways you continue to witness to the beauty of life, and may this month be filled with opportunities to encounter Christ in every person you meet.

Want to start a Respect Life Group at your parish? Desire to pray for life? Want to connect to other leaders in the area? Please reach out to either one of us or contact us at life@ccdenver.org.