COLORADO SPRINGS. Father Kirk Slattery, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Cheyenne Wells and St. Augustine Parish in Kit Carson, has been named the new pastor of St. Gabriel the Archangel Church in Colorado Springs. Bishop Michael Sheridan has named Father Carlos Gallardo-Morales, parochial vicar of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Castle Rock, as temporary administrator of Sacred Heart and St. Augustine parishes, located in the eastern plains of the diocese. The appointments are effective March 4.

From Japan's celebrated animation outfit Studio Ghibli and director Hiromasa Yonebayashi comes the poignant fable "The Secret World of Arrietty" (Disney). As remade in English under the supervision of Gary Rydstrom -- the Japanese original was released in 2010 -- this kid-friendly feature can be wholeheartedly recommended for all but easily terrified tots, who might be put off by its few interludes of looming menace.