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LISTEN | Archbishop Aquila Shares His Memories of Meeting Pope Francis on 850 KOA
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and Pope Francis during a visit to Rome with the Papal Foundation in 2024. (Photo: Vatican Media, used with...
Denver Catholic Staff
5 hours ago1 min read
LISTEN | Archbishop Aquila Discusses Pope Francis’ Life and Legacy on Dan Caplis Show
Pope Francis is pictured with U.S. bishops from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming during their "ad limina" visits to the...
Alex Mulet
2 days ago2 min read
PHOTOS | 'Let's raise our hearts in gratitude for Pope Francis': Archbishop Aquila and Coloradans Gather to Honor Pope Francis on the Day of his Passing
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila celebrated the noon Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception for Pope Francis' peaceful...
André Escaleira, Jr.
3 days ago5 min read
Archbishop Aquila Reflects on Seven Last Words of Christ
(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) On Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila published "Standing with Mary...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
6 days ago11 min read
WATCH | Archbishop Aquila's Paschal Triduum Message
During these three most sacred days of the year, may you encounter the Lord Jesus as he suffers, dies and rises for us. May this season...
Archdiocese of Denver
Apr 171 min read
PHOTOS | ‘Called to Proclaim Hope’: Archbishop Aquila Encourages Priests and Laity to Jubilee Hope at Annual Chrism Mass
Priests of the Archdiocese of Denver gather on the steps of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver for a group...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Apr 163 min read
Colorado Bishops Issue Open Letter to Governor Jared Polis Urging Veto of SB 183 Abortion Financing Bill
(Photo: Pexels) Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, Bishop Jorge Rodriguez, Bishop James Golka of Colorado Springs and Bishop Stephen Berg of...
Denver Catholic Staff
Apr 83 min read
WATCH | Archbishop Aquila and GB Fish & Chips: "Eat Your Fish on Friday!"
Remember to eat your fish on Friday! Lenten Fridays mean no meat, but that doesn't have to be too much of a burden! Archbishop Samuel J....
Denver Catholic Staff
Apr 41 min read
Love Your Neighbor Out of Love for God
(Photo courtesy of Christ in the City) In the last issue of the Denver Catholic, I emphasized that our primary calling is to love God...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Mar 314 min read
NEW PASTORAL NOTE: Standing with Mary at the Foot of the Cross
"Mary at the Foot of the Cross," a new icon commissioned by the Archdiocese of Denver and written by Elizabeth Zelasko, a local sacred...
Archdiocese of Denver
Mar 51 min read
Who is ‘Mary at the Foot of the Cross’? Explaining the Archdiocese’s New Icon
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila with Elizabeth Zelasko, a local sacred artist and Denver Catholic columnist who wrote the "Mary at the Foot...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Mar 53 min read
Archbishop Aquila Announces Public Period of Nine-Year Novena Ahead of Extraordinary Jubilee of our Salvation in 2033
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila prays during Mass preceding the unveiling of the new "Mary at the Foot of the Cross" icon, which will be the...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Mar 54 min read
A Vision of Hope: Archbishop Aquila unveils new "Mary at the Foot of the Cross" icon ahead of 2033 Jubilee
Archdiocese encouraged to turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary in nine-year novena preparing for the 2000th anniversary of our salvation...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Mar 54 min read
PHOTOS: Archbishop Aquila encourages new deacons to follow Christ wholeheartedly
(Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) This past Saturday was a day of great joy and grace as six men were ordained to the...
Marie San Jose
Mar 33 min read
Archbishop Aquila Calls Faithful to Pray for Pope Francis Amid Double Pneumonia Diagnosis
Images of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and Pope Francis during a visit to Rome with the Papal Foundation in 2024. (Photo: Vatican Media)...
Denver Catholic Staff
Feb 201 min read
An Examination of Love as Lent approaches
(Photo: Adobe Stock) Over the last few years, I have spoken and written often about the importance of abiding in relationship with the...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Feb 104 min read
PHOTOS | New Year, Same Mission with Mary: Archbishop Aquila Wraps Up SEEK 2025 in Cologne, Germany, with Inspiring Marian Message
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila preaches at SEEK Cologne 2025. (Photo by Martin Schaumberger, courtesy of FOCUS) Tens of thousands of...
André Escaleira, Jr.
Jan 34 min read
Archbishop’s January intention: For the Jubilee Year of Hope, that we may draw near to Christ, our steadfast anchor
(Photo by Olivia Britt) “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through...
Archdiocese of Denver
Jan 23 min read
WATCH: Merry Christmas from Archbishop Aquila!
"The reason for Christmas is God's tremendous love for humanity. YOU are the reason for Jesus' coming this season." On behalf of the...
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Dec 25, 20241 min read
Archbishop Aquila calls faithful to pray for newly elected leaders, culture of life as election results pour in
(Photo: Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) On this snowy post-election day, Americans wake to a flurry of news: newly elected officials, new...
Denver Catholic Staff
Nov 6, 20246 min read
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