Fr. Brian Larkin, Pastor
A Colorado native, Fr. Brian Larkin grew up as the middle child of three boys in the foothills southwest of Denver. Fr. Brian was on his way to becoming an accountant when God set a new trajectory on his life by calling him to priesthood. FB (as some call him) is addicted to coffee, the beauty of the mountains, ’90s music and most importantly, following Jesus.
303-761-3940
father.brian@stlouiscatholicparish.org
Fr. Sean Conroy, Parochial Vicar
Fr. Sean Conroy grew up in the foothills southwest of Denver and is a proud graduate of Mullen High School. He had a powerful conversion throughout high school in which God called him from life of dissipation to a life of grace. Though he tried to run from God, the Lord continued to pursue him and call him to be a priest. He couldn’t run forever. He loves sports and staying active in the beauty of the mountains. His greatest desire in the Church is to be able to do ministry in the backcountry. Fr. Sean loves mountaineering, cycling, skiing, hockey, and Jesus!
303-761-3940
father.sean@stlouiscatholicparish.org
Fr. Zach Michaczyk, Parochial Vicar
I grew up in a mountain town in Colorado called Bailey. Even though it was quite the distance for us to get to Mass, my parents made it a priority and we went to Mass every Sunday. We eventually moved to the city when I was in 7th grade for my mom’s job. This is when I first went to Catholic school at St. James and where I really started to learn in a deeper way what we believe. My mom is currently the President of Frassati Catholic Academy, my dad is an I.T. Guy for the Archdiocese of Denver and the Seminary, and I have two younger sisters and one younger brother.
I first heard the call to be a priest when I was altar serving in 8th grade at St. James. I heard in the back of my head a voice that said, “You could do that!” as the priest was giving his homily. I ignored it for a while and ended up going to Bishop Machebeuf High School and then to college for a year at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, where I got my C.N.A. (Certified Nurses Aid) license. I worked in a hospice center with dementia patients for about six months before entering seminary.
I am most looking forward to being able to hear confessions. I have felt so much love and mercy from Christ in the confessional that I also desire to offer this to others.
303-761-3940
father.zach@stlouiscatholicparish.org
Deacon Mladen Martinovic
Deacon Mladen has served St. Louis Catholic Parish since his ordination in 2015. Taken from Denver Catholic, “When his country was occupied by Communists, the secret police tried to squash the faith of its citizens. As a young boy, Deacon Mladen Martinovic said he had a strong faith and felt the call to serve God. ‘I had to talk to everybody about God,’ he said. But, the government demanded citizens deny God in public, but he wouldn’t. From 1984-1991 he was taken from school and into police headquarters where he was subjected to long periods of persecution in a dark room. He eventually fled to Germany with his uncle, nearly escaping death. ‘I left my country but the calling was still there. It never stopped,’ he said. He married his wife in Germany and they came to Denver in 1997. He began to learn English and the call to the diaconate returned. ‘I think God is always the one who planted it,’ he said. With his wife’s witness and support, he was able to go through formation.” Deacon Mladen has served the Croatian community at St. Louis Parish in Englewood since his ordination.
303-618-3564
Christine Gilpatric, Reception & Business Management
Christine is happily married to her husband Eric, of 17 years, and together they share 3 adult sons and a teenage daughter, 4 dogs, and 1 cat. If she had things her way, she’d have a ranch with many other animals and horses. Christine was born in the Philippines and raised as a military brat. She has lived on military bases in the Philippines, Texas, and Japan before moving to Aurora, Colorado in 1989. When she’s not in the parish office, you will find her doing freelance photography, cheering on the sidelines of her daughter’s soccer games, hosting parties, and playing tennis. She feels truly blessed to have the opportunity to serve the community at St. Louis Parish and would love to meet and get to know all of you. Please stop by and say hello anytime!
Christine is our newest addition to St. Louis Parish, and and is our receptionist and office manager. She’s here to serve you for all your Mass intentions, funeral, wedding, or sacramental inquiries, or other needs.
720-619-5198
receptionist@stlouiscatholicparish.org