Respect Life Denver

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Respect Life Denver

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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.

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rsvp for 40 Days for Life with archbishop golka 

Please join us for a 40 Days for Life Mass with Archbishop James Golka on Friday, October 23 at 2 p.m. in the Marisol Health Garden, 2894 Olive Street in Denver.

Space is limited, so please reserve your spot today. Parking is also limited and carpooling is encouraged.

Because Mass will be celebrated outdoors, plans may change in the event of inclement weather. Be sure to register so we can contact you directly with any weather-related updates or a change in location.

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High School Pro-Life Symposium:
Will Somebody Stand?

Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 8:15 AM–1:00 PM
St. Mary Littleton Catholic Parish
6853 S. Prince Street, Littleton 80120
The Respect Life Office of Catholic Charities of Denver and St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry invite high school students from across the Denver area to the annual High School Pro-Life Symposium, Will Somebody Stand?
This inspiring morning will encourage young people to stand courageously for the dignity of every human life and become voices of hope in their families, schools and communities.
The day begins with Mass celebrated by Bishop Rodriguez, followed by a free Santiago’s burrito breakfast, inspiring pro-life speakers, prizes and ministry tables.

Keynote Speaker: Sean Corcoran

Sean Corcoran, J.D., CEO of Men for Life, will deliver the keynote address. Sean shares a powerful personal story about the impact abortion had on his own life and his journey through addiction, homelessness and ultimately healing and faith. Today, he is a retired attorney and CEO of Men for Life, a national pro-life organization that calls men to stand boldly for life, family and faith. Sean and his wife, Dr. Michelle Corcoran, live in Louisiana with their five children—two biological and three adopted.

Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Scott Powell

Dr. Scott Powell will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Scott is a teacher, theologian and author who has taught the Bible and Catholic faith to audiences of all ages for decades. He is a professor and Director of the Theology Cycle at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver.
Scott and his wife, Annie, also founded and direct Camp Wojtyla, a Catholic outdoor adventure program for young people in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. He holds a doctorate in Catholic Studies from Liverpool Hope University and is known for making complex ideas engaging and accessible to audiences of all ages.

Register

Registration is FREE.
For questions, contact Kathy Myles-Wanja at kathy@wanja.com.
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Archbishop golka Champions respect life denver

      • “The antidote is love. If abortion is one of the most harsh realities in our world, the killing of a life, we must respond with love, the strongest antidote in the world. We don't respond with anger or violence; we respond with love. And if you're not sure what love is like, look at Jesus on the cross behind me. Christ, who gives everything away, God of sacrificial love, changed the world, and he wants to change you and me and our state today. So walk today with love, walk today in Christ in your heart, Christ who sacrifices everything for you.” - Archbishop Golka, Mass for Life, April 17, 2026

 

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Archbishop golka Champions respect life denver

“The antidote is love. If abortion is one of the most harsh realities in our world, the killing of a life, we must respond with love, the strongest antidote in the world. We don't respond with anger or violence; we respond with love. And if you're not sure what love is like, look at Jesus on the cross behind me. Christ, who gives everything away, God of sacrificial love, changed the world, and he wants to change you and me and our state today. So walk today with love, walk today in Christ in your heart, Christ who sacrifices everything for you.” - Archbishop Golka, Mass for Life, April 17, 2026

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Meet your respect life denver team

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Emma Ramirez, Director of Respect Life

Emma Ramirez joined Catholic Charities in Fall 2023, bringing extensive nonprofit experience, including roles as Operations Manager at Holy Rosary, Parish Engagement Director, and Program Director at Christ in the City in Philadelphia. She also worked with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. As Director of Respect Life, Emma leads outreach, education, and support efforts for mothers and families. You can contact her at eramirez@ccdenver.org.

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Jennifer Torres, Community Engagement Coordinator

Jennifer has served economically marginalized communities, sex-trafficking survivors, and migrant families through Catholic apostolates in Denver since 2019. Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling at Divine Mercy University, Jennifer is the Community Engagement Coordinator at Catholic Charities, working to integrate initiatives across ministries and connect community leaders, churches, and faith-based groups to promote pro-life values. You can contact her at jtorres@ccdenver.org.

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Respect Life Calendar

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Corporal Works of Mercy

FEED THE HUNGRY
  • Serving meals at Sam House (FoCo, Greeley, Denver)
  • Serving meals at WES (48th, Smith, Holy Rosary)
  • Volunteering at Little Flower Assistance Center
  • Volunteer at/donate to our Early Childhood Education Centers
SHELTER THE HOMELESS
  • Volunteering at Samaritan House
  • Volunteering Women’s Emergency Shelters
  • Volunteer with Catholic Charities Housing
  • Donate to/volunteer with our Immigration Services
  • Donate to our Emergency and Victim Assistance team
GIVE DRINK TO THE THIRSTY
  • Serving meals at Sam House (FoCo, Greeley, Denver)
  • Serving meals at WES (48th, Smith, Holy Rosary)
  • Volunteering at Little Flower Assistance Center
  • Volunteer at/donate to our Early Childhood Education Centers
VISIT THE IMPRISONED
  • Volunteering with Kinship Services/Senior Services – Mulroy Day center
  • Volunteer with Emmaus Hospice
  • Organize Weeks for Freedom – a month focused on educating and advocating for victims of sex trafficking
CLOTHE THE NAKED
  • Donate to the Samaritan House Warehouse
  • Donate to maternity or gently used children’s clothes to Marisol Family
  • Donate diapers to Marisol Family
CARE FOR THE SICK
  • Donate to St. Raphael’s who provide mental health services
  • Volunteer with Marisol Health
  • Volunteer to accompany moms in crisis pregnancies
BURY THE DEAD
  • Precious Lives Burial
  • Crypt of All Souls
  • Volunteer with Emmaus Catholic Hospice
  • Support Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services

RESPECT LIFE 

We are at an incredible time in our nation’s history, given the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2022. Such a historic moment calls for a historic response. And you should be a part of that. If you’ve spent years in the pro-life movement, thank you. If you’re new to it, welcome. And if you’re unsure about what role you can play, join us.

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A United Witness for Life: Archbishop Emeritus Aquila Affirms Respect Life Denver

In early 2026, Archbishop Samuel Emeritus Aquila offered a powerful affirmation of Respect Life Denver, calling the ministry’s work “essential” to the life and mission of the Church in Northern Colorado.

At the heart of his message is a truth that guides Catholic Charities and the Respect Life Ministry every day: human life is sacred from the moment of conception to natural death...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver prays at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, Feb. 12, 2020. Legalized marijuana and a broad cultural acceptance of drug use have been "disastrous to our society," said Archbishop Aquila in his pastoral letter "That They May Have Life," released Nov. 10, 2023, and published to the Archdiocese of Denver's website. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
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40 days for life 365

Participate in 40 Days for Life 365, the year-round campaign in Denver to pray, fast and keep vigil to end abortion.

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Respect life radio

Hear a new Respect Life Radio interview every week on 1120 AM or on your favorite podcast platform.

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Catholic Teachings on Life Issues

“…the very right to life is being denied or trampled upon, especially at the more significant moments of existence: the moment of birth and the moment of death.” — (Evangelium Vitae no. 18, John Paul II)

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS

40 DAYS FOR LIFE

40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses. You can learn more at 40daysforlife.com

SISTERS OF LIFE
COLORADO CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
EMMAUS CATHOLIC HOSPICE
ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER
CHRIST IN THE CITY
STUDENTS FOR LIFE
MARISOL HEALTH
PRO LIFE COLORADO
FIRE FOUNDATION
HOPE'S PROMISE
MY FATHER'S HOUSE
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