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JPG Denver

Morning Convocation at St. John Paul the Great is a brief, 5 minute address given to students at the beginning of every school day. The purpose of Daily Convocation is to provide our students with a multitude of witnesses communicating their relationship with Christ and the Church.

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    May 12, 2026 Convocation - Jim Schoepflin

    This morning former Machebeuf teacher, Mr. Schoepflin shared a message about working through the day to day challenges and perseverance through high school.

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    May 8, 2026 Convocation - Helen Blaine

    This morning former latin teacher, Helen Blaine, came and shared about her time in a cloistered convent with the Poor Clares.

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    May 5, 2026 Convocation - John Coats

    This morning, we welcomed back former teacher John Coats to share convocation. He delivered an inspiring message about not being nervous and truly embracing who we are.

  4. 143

    May 4, 2026 Convocation - Jeff Kummer

    This morning we got to hear from Jeff Kummer, our new president as we search for our next president.

  5. 142

    May 1, 2026 Convocation - Erin Heule, Founding Principal

    This morning we were honored to welcome back our founding principal, Erin Heule, for convocation. Her vibrant testimony resonated through all of us!

  6. 141

    April 28, 2026 Convocation - Zach Hirsch

    This morning Senior, Zach, shared a meaningful talk about chivalry and upholding the dignity of the human person.

  7. 140

    April 27, 2026 Convocation - Ed Lugo

    This morning our Dean of Formation shared his story of encountering the magnitude of beauty in the things he has seen time and time again.

  8. 139

    April 24, 2026 Convocation - Jane Maschue

    This morning Dr. Maschue came in and shared about the importance of pursuing truth and finding God at the pinnacle of truth.

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    April 21, 2026 Convocation - Waylon Duncan

    This morning Mr. Duncan shared about the unity of the Byzantine and Roman Catholic Churches despite some of their differences!

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    April 20, 2025 Convocation Lily Moreno

    This morning Senior, Lily Moreno shared a beautiful talk about not only loving the people around you, but loving yourself as well!

  11. 136

    April 17, 2026 Convocation - Rebekah Ridder

    This morning our music teacher Mrs. Ridder shared an incredible reflection from Shakespeare and then performed a song that she wrote herself!

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    May 30, 2026 Convocation - Nicole Hinojos

    Senior, Nicole shared her incredible story and how she balanced her faith and school work.

  13. 134

    April 14, 2026 Convocation - Blake Kummer

    This morning Senior, Blake shared his testimony about seeing God even in the fluctuating circumstances that life brings.

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    March 24, 2026 Convocation Lily Credeur

    This morning our convocation was given by our "City on a Hill" speech winner, Lily Credeur. She shared about how Henry Ford was a shining emblem of a city on a hill!

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    March 23, 2026 Convocation - Didi Sikpa

    This morning Didi shared a powerful reflection from the Gospel reading this Sunday on Lazarus rising from the dead. Thank you Didi for your witness!

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    March 17, 2026 Convocation - Auni Abegg

    This morning one of our very own seniors shared a moving testimony about God making our brokenness beautiful!

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    March 10, 2026 Convocation. - Dn. Mike Daly

    This morning Deacon Mike Daly gave an encouraging talk about dating and how to navigate it maturely!

  18. 129

    March 9, 2026 Convocation - Caroline Vierow

    This morning Caroline Vierow, a JPG Parent, shared of the healing power of Christ and how it appeared different than what she had prayed for.

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    March 6, 2026v Convocation - Sr. Simone

    This morning Sr. Simone shared the impact a young catholic girl had on her family and her vocation.

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    February 20, 2026 Convocation - Fr. Nathan Cromly

    Fr. Nathan Cromly was one of our very first convocators when JPG opened 4 years ago. This morning he gave a heartfelt message about the moments we feel like we are not the "chosen ones" by society.

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    February 17, 2026 Convocation - Fr. Martin Latiff

    This morning Fr. Martin shared about his call to the priesthood and how the Lord sometimes alters the paths that we are on.

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    February 10, 2026 Convocation - Brianna Massey

    This morning our Development Coordinator, Brianna Massey, shared about saying yes to God's invitation.

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    February 9, 2026 Convocation - Xander Gerle

    This morning our student body was blessed to hear a powerful testimony from one of our very own seniors, Xander Gerle. Do not miss out on his story of God showing up in his life.

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    February 6, 2026 Convocation - Matt & Anne Williamson

    This morning it was an honor to hear from Matt & Anne Williamson speak about the legacy of our grandparents for grandparents Day at JPG!

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    February 3, 2026 Convocation - Waylon Duncan

    This morning Latin teacher, Waylon Duncan, encouraged the students to seek the Lord with everything they have and to not be relaxed in the Christian life.

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    February 2, 2026 Convocation - Lexi Cole

    This morning Lexi Cole shared her testimony about how God met her in the middle of a very hard season and how she came to know the surrender novena.

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    January 30, 2026 Convocation - Sr. Simone

    This morning Sr. Simone, one of our teachers, encouraged students to walk in holiness and consider all the things that are good.

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    January 27, 2026 Convocation - Michael Dill

    This morning students got to hear from attorney, Michael Dill, share his vocation story and his powerful encounter with Our Lady while being at the Lourdes grotto in France.

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    January 15, 2026 Convocation - Sam Malinski

    This morning students had the honor of hearing from Sam Malinski, defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche, about persevering in the Christian life and following the Lord.

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    January 13, 2026 Convocation -Madison Gonzalez

    This morning Madison Gonzalez shared with students about Jacob wrestling with God and her own moments she wrestled with the Lord.

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    January 9, 2026 Convocation - Austin Habash

    This morning Austin Habash gave students 3 very practical tips on engaging others in evangelization.

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    January 12, 2026 Convocation - Ted Mast

    This morning Ted Mast shared with us a radical idea of remaining dependent on Christ, an idea that is seemingly anti-American. Our society praises independence, but Christ calls us to counter independent lives with humility and trust.

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    January 6, 2026 Convocation - Br. Levi Mary Pro

    This morning Brother Levi shared his powerful testimony how God met him in a moment he didn't believe in God.

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    December 15, 2025 Convocation - Wyck Brown

    This morning Wyck Brown shared about sharing our faith in the workspace and aligning our careers with Christ.

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    December 12, 2025 Convocation - Chris Lanciotti

    This morning Mr. Lanciotti shared his experience of his time in Peru and how God met him there.

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    December 9, 2025 Convocation - Brett Lempe

    Brett Lempe shared his testimony about finding his purpose in life and finding his identity in the Lord. His story can resonate with many people who have wrestled with the faith at some point.

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    December 5, 2025 Convocation - Fr. David Hall

    This morning Fr. David Hall shared a powerful reflection of Christ breaking through the fabric of the world and bringing salvation to souls.

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    November 21, 2025 Convocation - Dcn. Johnson

    Dcn. Johnson, a captain of Denver Fire Department, shared about the premise of Christian sacrifice. You don't want to miss out on this incredible story.

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    November 18, 2025 Convocation - Fr. Laramie

    Thank you Fr. Laramie for coming to JPG and sharing of your experience of meeting our patron, St. John Paul the Great. None of our students were alive while JP II lived.

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    November 17, 2025 Convocation - Matt Smeby

    Thank you Matt Smeby for calling JPG students into a deeper relationship with our Lord!

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    November 14, 2025 Convocation - Kailash Duraiswami

    This morning Kailash Duraiswami shared convocation with our students. He spoke about the life of St. John Paul the Great and how he was a man for adventure but also a deep interior life. He encouraged us to take on the attributes of our patron!

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    Veterans Day - Richard L. Sanchez

    This morning we reflect on the heroic things our Veterans have done for our country. Richard L. Sanchez came and shared about his life as a veteran and his work with non-profits to help veterans enter back into normal life.

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    November 10, 2025 Convocation - Daniel Sasala

    This morning Daniel Sasala, Director of Operations with Creatio, shared with students the simple message of changing the world by loving our families. Thank you Daniel!

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    November 7, 2025 Convocation - Brendan Moran

    This morning Brendan Moran came to JPG and shared about how he grew up in Ireland and the uncomfortability he faced and how he saw that God was there through it all.

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    November 7, 2025 Convocation - Brendan Moran

    This morning Brendan Moran came to JPG and shared about how he grew up in Ireland and the uncomfortability he faced and how he saw that God was there through it all.

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    November 6, 2025 Msgr. Shea

    We had the honor of having Msgr. Shea, president of the University of Mary, share his wisdom with our students today. He spoke about his experience of St. John Paul the Great.!

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    November 6, 2025 - Msgr. Shea

    We had the honor of having Msgr. Shea, president of the University of Mary, share his wisdom with our students today. He spoke about his experience of St. John Paul the Great.!

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    November 4, 2025 Convocation - Mary Lynn Baird

    Mary Lynn Baird came in this morning and shared with students about her journey of learning iconography. She also shared about the process it takes for artists to create the beautiful sacred icons.

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    November 3, 2025 Convocation - Dcn. Daniel Rivas

    This morning Deacon Daniel Rivas shared with our students the story of how his mother almost aborted him while he was in her womb. He shared of the protecting power of God and how God was looking out for him and his future.

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    November 3, 2025 Convocation - Dcn. Daniel Rivas

    This morning Deacon Daniel Rivas shared with our students the powerful story of how his mother almost aborted him while he was in her womb. He shared of the protecting power of God and how God was looking out for him and his future.

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Morning Convocation at St. John Paul the Great is a brief, 5 minute address given to students at the beginning of every school day. The purpose of Daily Convocation is to provide our students with a multitude of witnesses communicating their relationship with Christ and the Church.

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