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What Happens When a Roman Catholic Bishop or Archbishop Retires?

Bishops gather at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception for the episcopal consecration of then-Father Jorge Rodríguez in...

Denver Catholic Staff

6 days ago3 min read

Eight lit tealight candles in a dark setting, creating a warm, serene glow with soft reflections on the surface.

Archbishop Aquila Issues Statement on Boulder Attack

(Photo: Pexels) On Sunday afternoon, June 1, news broke of an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, which has injured eight. Hearing of...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

6 days ago1 min read

A person in armor holds a flag reading "Jesus Maria" amid white lilies with a gothic building behind. Serious expression, historical vibe.

Love the Church and Step Boldly Into the Mission

St. Joan of Arc by Albert Lynch, c. 1903. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) As we begin a new papacy with Pope Leo XIV, we find...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

7 days ago4 min read

A group of people in hard hats ceremonially shovel dirt at a groundbreaking event on a grassy field, cloudy sky in the background.

PHOTOS | Beacon on the hill: St. John Paul II Parish breaks ground for new church

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, Father James Spahn, donors and project leaders break ground on the new St. John Paul II church building in...

Aaron Lambert

May 305 min read

Priest in white robe reads a book on a rocky mountain, with a golden chalice and bottles nearby. Sunny, expansive landscape in background.

Denver ‘Called by Name’ vocations campaign looks to plant seeds for new seminarians

(Photo: Anna Hecker/Unsplash) By Kate Quiñones/CNA The Archdiocese of Denver launched a vocations campaign this weekend to connect young...

Catholic News Agency

May 253 min read

WATCH | Why Pope Leo XIV Brings Real Hope: A Conversation with Archbishop Aquila and Chris Stefanick

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila joined Catholic evangelist Chris Stefanick for a powerful conversation about the newly elected Pope Leo XIV —...

Denver Catholic Staff

May 141 min read

A bishop in ceremonial attire blesses a kneeling man in white robes inside an ornately decorated church, with a standing man praying nearby.

PHOTOS | Ordained to Love: Archdiocese of Denver Celebrates Three New Priests Called to Lay Down Their Lives

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila ordained three men to the priesthood at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, May...

André Escaleira, Jr.

May 133 min read

Three clergymen in ornate robes stand on a balcony. The central figure waves, flanked by two smiling men. Maroon curtains frame the scene.

LISTEN | Archbishop Aquila Reflects on Election of Pope Leo XIV on KOA's Morning News

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Photo: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA)...

Denver Catholic Staff

May 92 min read

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Archdiocese Launches Catholic Schools Review Focused on Mission, Viability and Long-Term Sustainability

Formal recommendations expected later this fall; committee work just beginning (Photo: Lightstock) The Archdiocese of Denver has launched...

Denver Catholic Staff

May 73 min read

A priest in white and gold vestments holds up a communion wafer during a religious ceremony inside a church, focused and reverent mood.

LISTEN | 'Do You Love Me?': Abide in Christ, Not the World – Archbishop Aquila’s Call to Radical Discipleship in Honor of Pope Francis

Archbishop Aquila elevates the Eucharist during the 10:30 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver on...

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

May 58 min read

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PHOTOS | 'A Total Gift of Self': Archbishop Aquila Concludes Novemdiales for Pope Francis

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila celebrates the 10:30 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception to conclude the nine...

Ryan Bagley

May 53 min read

Love Is: 2025 Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal Launches

What is love? The question is more than a catchy chorus; it’s imperative to the Christian life. In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that...

Denver Catholic Staff

May 12 min read

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YOU'RE INVITED | Archbishop Aquila to Celebrate Mass Concluding Novemdiales for Pope Francis

Archbishop Aquila celebrates Mass on April 21, 2025 — the day of Pope Francis' passing. ( Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) Archbishop...

Denver Catholic Staff

Apr 301 min read

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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

Apr 241 min read

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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

Apr 222 min read

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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.

Apr 215 min read

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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

Apr 1811 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

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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

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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

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