Religious Observation & Celebrations

A young girl rides on a float in a parade at the Our lady of Guadalupe fiesta in Denver, 1970s

Crowd departs after Easter Mass, Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral, at 2760 Larimer Street in the Five Points (Curtis Park) neighborhood, 1979

Group of young men called the Holy Name Society stand on the steps of St. Cajetan’s at 1190 9th Street in the Auraria neighborhood, 1933

Corrine Baca’s First Communion at St. Cajetan’s Church, Auraria neighborhood, 1947

Jerry Rodriguez and Jackie Torres dressed up for their First Communion, 1948

Chidlren pose in front of Our Lady of Victory Mission, at 12th and Umatilla St. in the Lincoln Park/La Alma neighborhood, 1942

Picture of Larry and Don Gallegos posing in the Auraria neighborhood before their First Communion, 1947

Article on the historic St. Cajetan’s and its future in the Auraria neighborhood as it becomes an urban university campus 09-22-1975

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Holy Rosary Church at 4695 Pearl Street, Globeville, 1920s

“First Two Chicano Deacons Ordained for Archdiocese of Denver” article 04-01-1974

May crowning event, at the Young Ladies Sodality meeting, St. Cajetan’s, 1952

Picture of Holy Rosary Church in Globeville, 1920s

Picture of Father José Lara wearing a chasuble with the United Farm Workers of America Aztec eagle, probably Highland neighborhood, c. 1970