Padre's Message
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June 11, 2026
Dear parishioners, It’s an absolute delight to be a part of this parish family - a community grounded in faith, nurtured in love, and entrusted with the most precious gift we possess: the Catholic faith. Exciting news awaits us today! I’m thrilled to announce that we’re offering significant scholarships (covering 50% of tuition) for new students enrolling at St. Peter Catholic School for their first year. This is an extraordinary opportunity, and it’s available now! St. Peter Catholic School is dedicated to providing a faith-filled and high-quality academic education for our children. With approximately 140 students in grades PK through 8, and a team of well-qualified teachers, St. Peter fosters a close-knit community where every child is known, cherished, and guided in the image of Christ. This scholarship is a personal investment from your Pastor in your family’s future - a tangible expression of my desire to welcome your children to our school, to nurture their faith, and to support their growth. Here’s what you need to know: - Scholarships are available for four new students enrolling for the first time. - These awards are made possible through the generosity of our parish and school parents. - Please schedule a tour of our school. When the new school year begins, students in grades 2 through 8 can also schedule a shadow day to experience a day in the life of a St. Peter student. We enroll all year round. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! A Catholic education is one of the most powerful gifts a parent can bestow upon their child, and I’m committed to making it more accessible than ever before. I hope to be able to offer more scholarships like that in the near future. To learn more or initiate the enrollment process, please schedule an appointment with me. I’m here to answer any questions you may have. As Proverbs 22:6 reminds us, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Dear parishioners, let’s contemplate a thought-provoking question: If Catholic education is one of the most transformative gifts the faith community can bestow upon the next generation, what would it entail for every parish family to personally extend an invitation to another family to explore the prospect of enrolling their child at St. Peter Catholic School this year? With prayer, Fr. Gregory Golyzniak |
Father Gregory Golyzniak
About Fr. Gregory
Fr. Gregory Golyzniak was born and raised in Muszyna, Poland, the youngest of four children. He attended the world's largest Catholic Seminary in Tarnow, Poland, and was ordained in 1998. Father Gregory came to the United States and was assigned to the Diocese of Syracuse, New York, from 2002-2008. He then transferred to the Diocese of Colorado Springs, first serving as pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Southgate. In 2013, Fr. Gregory was assigned to St. Peter Catholic Church in Monument. Fr. Gregory holds a PhD in Sacred Architecture with an emphasis on the Gothic architecture of the 11th-17th centuries. 
Fr. Ian White
Parochial Vicar About Fr. Ian My name is Father Ian White. I am one of the three newest priests ordained for the Diocese of Colorado Springs on June 6, 2026, so St. Peter is my first assignment as a newly ordained priest. I grew up in Colorado Springs, mostly on the west side of town. I have four sisters, Grace, Elise, Mary, and Catherine. My father Sean is originally from St. Louis and my mother Kellee comes from an Air Force family, but her parents were both from Western Massachusetts, and she has lived here since she was eight years old. My parents met at CSU Fort Collins, and moved back to the Springs, where my father worked as a computer programmer and my mother was a stay at home mom. I was born in 1999. My parents are both Catholic, and I was raised always going to mass on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation.
The entirety of my education before entering the seminary was on the classical model. I attended elementary school at The Classical Academy and middle and high school at Thomas MacLaren School. After high school I entered the seminary. I received my undergraduate degree in Philosophy at St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward, Nebraska; and my graduate work in Theology at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. My interests include all the things one would expect, I genuinely love philosophy and theology, liturgy and ecclesiastical art (whether that be architecture, music, sculpture, or painting). I enjoy literature very much, I love to visit art museums or museums of any sort, I enjoy sports and games. More than anything, I like discussing all of this with my friends and family, all the things I enjoy terminate in my relationships with others, and most importantly with Jesus, where my awe at the unity and harmony of all reality is ultimately in gratitude and admiration towards its author. |