July 2, 2008 - Denver Archbishop Charles J. Chaput announced on July 1 the settlement of 18 claims against the Archdiocese of Denver. As a part of the mediation efforts, the archdiocese released to some plaintiffs a portion of the files of a former priest, H. Robert White, who is deceased. 

July 4, 2008 - Across the nation this weekend, Americans celebrate their gifts of freedom and democracy. The July 3 Denver Catholic Register features a special “4th of July” reflection by George Weigel titled “An anthem switch?” Click here to read.

June 30, 2008 - At his regular 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass on Sun., June 29,  Archbishop Chaput celebrated a special Opening Mass for the Year of St. Paul. Click here to listen to his homily. Pope Benedict XVI declared the Pauline Year in honor of the saint’s birth nearly 2,000 years ago. Read local details on the Year of St. Paul in the June 18, 2008 Denver Catholic Register (click here). Or, visit Catholic News Agency's official Pauline Year Web site (click here).

June 3, 2008 - Denver Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M Cap., ordained Most Rev. James D. Conley as the new auxiliary bishop on May 30, 2008, The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, at Denver’s Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Bishop Conley has chosen as his episcopal motto, “Heart speaks to heart.” As auxiliary bishop, he will assist Archbishop Chaput in the pastoral care of the archdiocese. He will reside at Mother of God parish in Denver.