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1 DENVER CATHOLIC | SEPTEMBER 2022 TAB LE O F CO NTE NTS PUBLISHER Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Kevin Greaney MANAGING EDITOR Aaron Lambert editor@denvercatholic.org DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE PRODUCTIONS Patrick Finegan DESIGN & ADVERTISING LAYOUT Filippo Piccone Simona Fava OPERATIONS MANAGER Cynthia O'Neill BUSINESS/ADVERTISING MANAGER Michael O'Neill michael.oneill@archden.org COVER CONCEPT Patrick Finegan Published by the Archdiocese of Denver, 1300 S Steele St., Denver, CO 80210. Denver Catholic (US 557-020) is published 8 times yearly. Denver Catholic is printed by Publication Printers Corp. in Denver, Colorado. Periodical postage paid in Denver, Colorado. Subscriptions: $50 a year in Colorado; $57 per year out of state. Foreign countries: $57 surface, all countries, 6-8 weeks for delivery; $135 air, all other countries (average), Mexico, $63 air; Canada $70 air. Postmaster: Send address changes to Denver Catholic, Circulation Dept., 1300 S Steele St., Denver, CO 80210 or email circulation@archden.org. Circulation: Denvercatholic.org/circulation SUBSCRIBE FOR BREAKING NEWS: denvercatholic.org CIRCULATION: 303.715.3230 THIS MAGAZINE IS 100% RECYCLABLE Please recycle — or pass it along to someone else! N E X T I SS U E CO M I N G I N OC TO B E R VI S IT D E NVE RCATH O LIC .O RG FO R TH E L ATE ST! PG 2 CHARITY WORKS FALL 2022 CCDENVER.ORG One of the most profound ways we show compassion to each other is to accompany one another through struggles. It's on this firm belief that Marisol Health offers clinical services to women walking through our doors who need healthcare, counseling and support. "We live in a world that is wrought with a lot of suffering," said Senite Sahlezghi, clinical director of Marisol Health's mental health services and a licensed professional counselor. "There is a lot of good in revealing our suffering to one another. That's compassion—to suffer with one another." Sahlezghi and the growing team of licensed clinical and social workers offer needed support for Marisol Health patients and their families at locations in Denver and Lafayette. The women served by Marisol Health need a support system and resources, especially when facing unexpected pregnancies and additional challenges with work, relationships, education and economic stability. Marisol Health offers all facets of support for the whole person—and there are plans for continued expansion. The Marisol Health team is looking forward to growing and serving more women facing unexpected pregnancies as well as those in crisis situations. "It's unfortunate that mental health support and resources are more and more in need," Sahlezghi continued. "It's a two-edged sword. It's a sad reality to face in society right now, but on the other hand, what a gift to provide dignified, life-affirming services and mental health resources." One former client and mother, Kisha, felt hopeful when she walked into Marisol Health. "I felt accepted and that I could just be honest," Kisha shared. "We took a Plan B pill and it didn't work. And now we're here for the best care possible and that's what we got." In addition to healthcare, baby supplies and gift cards, Kisha received emotional support before and after she had her first baby, Earlene. "Marisol gave me every single tool I needed and all the strength that I didn't know I had," Kisha said. "My depression would have got the best of me without them truly caring and calling and following up on me and making sure I had the right medicine, making sure I had a support group I could be vulnerable and talk about it." MARISOL HEALTH EXPANDS COUNSELING SERVICES TO HELP EXPECTANT MOMS Kisha (at left), a former client at Marisol Health, received emotional support and healthcare from Senite Sahlezghi and the staff at the clinic. Sahlezghi is leading the counseling program for the Denver and Lafayette clinics. Archbishop: Divine Intimacy Heals Divisions and Empowers Biblical Worldview: The Truth of All Reality Charity Works A Look into the Archdiocesan Synodal Process Clarity on Mission: What's Next? Revelations from the Spirit First Fruits of Discernment Q&A: Dr. Scott Elmer Named Chief Mission Officer Weigel: Finding the Bishops We Need What is Your Will, O Lord? Mission Advancement: Discipleship 101 Local News 02 10 21 04 16 29 34 40 44 36 39 48

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