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Upcoming Events

  • 2026 Deacon Convocation
    2026 Deacon Convocation
    Fri, Mar 13
    Location is TBD
    Mar 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – Mar 15, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Location is TBD
  • April Post Ordination
    April Post Ordination
    Sat, Apr 18
    St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
    Apr 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 6:50 PM
    St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, 1300 S Steele St, Denver, CO 80210, USA
    Class of 2023 and 2025 are required to attend these classes. Others are welcome and will receive credit towards the POF education requirements.
  • May Post Ordination
    May Post Ordination
    Sat, May 02
    St. John Vianney Theological Seminary
    May 02, 2026, 10:30 AM – 6:50 PM
    St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, 1300 S Steele St, Denver, CO 80210, USA
    Class of 2023 and 2025 are required to attend these classes. Others are welcome and will receive credit towards the POF education requirements.
  • Acquiring and Maintaining an Interior Peace Even in Turbulent Times | Deacon Don Tracey
    Acquiring and Maintaining an Interior Peace Even in Turbulent Times | Deacon Don Tracey
    Fri, Jun 12
    The Hideaway Inn and Conference Center
    Jun 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – Jun 14, 2026, 11:00 PM
    The Hideaway Inn and Conference Center, 3805 Walker Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908, USA
    June 12 - 14, 2026 | This retreat is an opportunity for us to examine the different reasons that frequently cause us to lose our peace of heart, and with the help of the Saints as our companions, to acquire and maintain an interior peace – even during the turbulent times of our ministry.
  • Beloved Sons and Servants in Christ | Father Luke Leighton, CFR
    Beloved Sons and Servants in Christ | Father Luke Leighton, CFR
    Fri, Jul 10
    The Hideaway Inn and Conference Center
    Jul 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – Jul 12, 2026, 11:00 AM
    The Hideaway Inn and Conference Center, 3805 Walker Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908, USA
    July 10 – 12, 2026 | The entire aim of the retreat is to facilitate an encounter with the Lord who loves you.
  • The Theological Gifts of Faith, Hope and Charity in the Deacon Couples Life | Bishop Joseph Coffey
    The Theological Gifts of Faith, Hope and Charity in the Deacon Couples Life | Bishop Joseph Coffey
    Fri, Aug 14
    Franciscan Retreat Center
    Aug 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – Aug 16, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Franciscan Retreat Center, 7740 Deer Hill Grove, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, USA
    August 14 – 16, 2026 | Entering into this retreat, let us embrace the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity, and entrench them deeper into our lives and ministry.
  • The Deacon: Resiliency – even with Wounds | Reverend Samuel Morehead
    The Deacon: Resiliency – even with Wounds | Reverend Samuel Morehead
    Thu, Aug 27
    Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House
    Aug 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – Aug 30, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, 4801 N State Hwy 67, Sedalia, CO 80135, USA
    August 27-30, 2026 | Considering the Deacon as a man and a man of Holy Orders, we will reflect and meditate on how Christ wants to acknowledge our wonders, provide for our healing, give us renewed strength for mission, and enable us to be witnesses of resiliency for others.
  • Prepare the Way: Running as Forerunners with Saint John the Baptist | Bishop James Wall
    Prepare the Way: Running as Forerunners with Saint John the Baptist | Bishop James Wall
    Fri, Oct 16
    Franciscan Retreat Center
    Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Franciscan Retreat Center, 7740 Deer Hill Grove, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, USA
    October 16 – 18, 2026 | Deacons are called to be joyful, humble forerunners in their families, parishes and workplaces-preparing hearts and communities for Christ’s coming through service, preaching and witnessing. The core scripture “He must increase, I must decrease” (John 3:30).
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