About Holy Cross · Thornton, Colorado
Holy Cross Catholic Church is a vibrant parish in Thornton, Colorado, serving the northern Denver metro area under the Archdiocese of Denver. The community is known for its warm integration of English- and Spanish-speaking faithful, offering Mass and ministries in both languages. Longtime pastor Fr. Jorge Rodriguez shepherded the parish from 2014 until his appointment as Auxiliary Bishop of Denver in February 2025. The parish supports active outreach, including bingo fundraisers that have benefited communities in the Philippines.
- Patron
- Holy Cross
- Rector
- Fr. Warli de Araujo Castro
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Denver
Why belong here
A bilingual, family-friendly parish in northern Denver with strong Hispanic ministry, active outreach, and multiple Sunday Mass options in English and Spanish.
Mass times at Holy Cross
Weekly Mass schedule
Worship & Sacraments
Holy Cross offers Sunday Mass in both English and Spanish, with vigil Masses on Saturday evening and multiple Sunday morning and midday celebrations. Weekday Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday.
- Saturday vigil at 4:00 PM (English)
- Saturday vigil at 6:00 PM (Spanish)
- Sunday at 8:00 AM (English)
- Sunday at 10:00 AM (English)
- Sunday at 12:00 PM (Spanish)
- Monday–Friday at 8:30 AM
Community & Outreach
The parish is recognized for bridging the Anglo and Hispanic Catholic communities in the Denver area and for its charitable fundraising work overseas.
- Hispanic ministry and bilingual worship
- Bingo fundraising benefiting Philippine villages
- Active deacon and lay leadership
Clergy
Fr. Jorge Rodriguez led Holy Cross from 2014 until becoming Auxiliary Bishop of Denver in 2025. Current clergy assignments reflect ongoing Archdiocese of Denver leadership.
- Fr. Warli de Araujo Castro
- Deacon Mario Vielma