Clergy & Staff - Saint Louis Catholic Parish

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.

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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 Michalczyk, 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.

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Christine Gilpatric, Reception & Business Management

Christine grew up in Aurora and moved to Arvada in 2002. She is the wife to Eric and mom to three adult sons, a daughter, and now enjoys her new title as Lola (grandma). Christine also enjoys photography, gardening, playing tennis, and spending time with her family. Christine accepted the receptionist and office manager position at St. Louis in 2023, and is here to serve you for all your Mass intentions, funeral, wedding, or sacramental inquiries, or other needs. Stop by and say hello anytime!