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Archbishop James Golka joined St. Francis of Assisi Parish for its annual Feastival, marking the Franciscan Jubilee with Mass, festivities and a candlelit Transitus procession. Deacon Brandon Justice leads the St. Francis of Assisi Parish community in the Transitus, a traditional Franciscan prayer service. (Photo provided) He tore his clothes and ran when offered riches. He preached to the birds. He seemed crazy to the world. Yet, every year on October 4, people across the gl

Denver Archbishop James Golka greets Mass goers following the annual liturgy prior to the March for Life. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) At the heart of the Church’s defense of life is a simple but powerful response: prayer. This October, Catholics across the Archdiocese of Denver are invited to come together in that prayer as Archbishop James R. Golka celebrates a special 40 Days for Life Mass at Marisol Health. The Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October

The day before Cabrini Day, Archbishop James Golka made his first official visit to Mother Cabrini Shrine, celebrating a saint whose courage, compassion and missionary faith still challenge Catholics today. Denver Archbishop James Golka smiles with Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Capuchin Franciscans and Mother Cabrini Shrine staff during his first official visit to the Shrine on the day before Cabrini Day. (Photo by Jonathan Phillips Photography, courtesy of Mother C

(Photo: Unsplash) In observance of Mother Cabrini Day, the Archdiocese of Denver’s Archbishop James R. Golka and Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez, along with fellow Christian leaders from across Colorado, have released “A Pilgrim People, A Shared Home,” a joint statement honoring the contributions of immigrants and refugees as the United States marks its 250th anniversary this year. Drawing on Scripture, America’s founding ideals and Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini’s service to

Catholics from dozens of cultures gathered at All Saints Parish in Denver for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, bringing together stories of suffering and displacement with a faith that refuses to surrender hope. Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez smiles with Peruvians in traditional dress after Mass for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) The beauty of the Catholic Church was on full display Friday as hundreds ga

True unity begins in Jesus Christ and comes alive through sacrificial love, service and a willingness to bring the Gospel beyond the walls of our churches into a world in need. (Photo: Lightstock) Two brothers inherit the family farm and split it in half. One is married with eight children, the other, a bachelor. At harvest time, the married brother realizes his family will support him, but his brother is alone. He decides to secretly put some of his grain in his brother’s ba

As the Denver Jesuit university approaches its 150th anniversary, its 29th president — the first Black woman president to lead a U.S. Jesuit university — is looking to the future with a leadership philosophy rooted in prayer, listening and service. Derek J. Scarth (left), chair of Regis University's board of trustees, and Father Tom Curran (right), superior of the Regis University Jesuit House, place the presidential medallion on Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead during the inaugur

What's Archbishop Golka's coffee order? Who's his favorite saint? What team does he root for? What might he be doing right now if he hadn't become a priest? Denver Catholic recently tossed all these questions in more into a bowl, mixed in a bit of fun and this new video interview came about! Watch the full video to learn more about his faith, family, interests and life outside of his role as Archbishop of Denver. From his favorite teams to his reflections on trusting Christ,

Samaritan House supporters from across Northern Colorado gathered to celebrate the ministry's 40 years of service to neighbors in need in the Totally Rad Supper. (Photo provided) Forty years of shelter, meals, compassion and community were worth celebrating, and this year, Catholic Charities did it with a totally rad twist. On Saturday, September 12, friends and supporters of Catholic Charities gathered at Ironworks in Denver for Catholic Charities Sam’s Totally Rad Supper,

Reflecting on St. John Paul II’s “law of the gift,” Denver’s archbishop encouraged young adult missionaries serving the poor to trust that the more they give themselves away in love, the more fully they become themselves. Denver Archbishop James Golka visited the Denver headquarters of Christ in the City, a local apostolate serving the poor and homeless, for the first time as Archbishop of Denver. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) Did you know that, according to

Denver Archbishop James Golka smiles with seniors at Holly Creek Retirement Community, where he visited to pray a Rosary. (Photo by Richard Caldwell, courtesy of The Rosary Team) By Teresa Rodriguez In celebration of National Grandparents Day and National Catholic Grandparents Day, Denver Archbishop James Golka joined more than 50 residents, staff and Rosary Team volunteers at Holly Creek Retirement Community in the Denver metro area to pray the Rosary together. For the senio

The archbishop and Arthur Brooks challenged Catholic business leaders to pursue excellence, put Christ at the center and transform their businesses into places of mission capable of renewing the culture. Denver Archbishop James Golka celebrated Mass for the SENT Summit on Thursday, challenging Catholic entrepreneurs to use their gifts, talents and resources for the Gospel. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) Imagine bringing a squirt gun to a house fire. That woul

In a weeks-long tour around the archdiocese, the Denver archbishop visited several schools during back-to-school season, welcoming communities back and encouraging them at the beginning of a new academic year. Denver Archbishop James Golka distributes Communion during Mass at St. John Paul the Great High School in Denver. The archbishop visited several Catholic schools around the archdiocese, including St. John Paul the Great, at the beginning of the new academic year. (Photo

Serra Clubs quietly support seminarians, priests and religious vocations through prayer, friendship and encouragement — a mission Archbishop James Golka says the whole Church can share. Denver Archbishop James Golka greets Serrans after Mass, thanking them for their prayerful support of vocations in Colorado. (Photo by Madisen Martinez/Denver Catholic) On Saturday, August 29, Archbishop James Golka celebrated his first Mass for the local Serra Clubs and their members at the C

Ever wonder what it's like being a bishop? Or how priests receive their call to become a bishop? During a recent visit to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Denver, Denver Archbishop James Golka considered all that and more! Speaking at one of the parish's regular Gathering at the Grotto events, the archbishop reflected on his vocation to the priesthood, his call to become a bishop, the move to the Archdiocese of Denver and his first few months in Northern Colorado. He also discus

Archbishop James Golka greeted and spent time with Hispanic parish leaders during the second annual Convocation for Hispanic Parish Leaders at Most Precious Blood Parish in Denver. (Photo: Rocio Madera/El Pueblo Católico) A simple but profound message marked the second annual Convocation for Hispanic Parish Leaders on August 22: God has a plan, and we are called to seek it and discern it. At the annual event, held at Most Precious Blood Parish in Denver and organized by the O

Denver Archbishop James Golka has been in Northern Colorado for just about six months now, and boy, has it been busy! He's visited schools, parishes and ministries. He's celebrated Confirmations. He's broken ground on new churches. He's visited with archdiocesan priests and deacons. He's led Eucharistic processions and retreat days. In all these pastoral visits, the faithful across the archdiocese have been able to get to know their new shepherd a bit better, sharing apprecia

Hundreds of faithful took part in Denver’s first Marian Day, held on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in a gathering marked by faith, prayer and devotion. At the conclusion of the first Marian Day in the Archdiocese of Denver, the faithful walked together in procession, united in prayer and devotion to the Virgin Mary. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) “Mary’s yes can change the whole world.” With these moving words from his homily, De

Annual gathering brought together Denver’s deacons, wives, widowed deacons, widows and priests for Mass, renewal of promises and fraternity Archdiocesan deacons gathered August 12 for the annual Deacon Day, celebrating their vocations and service to the Church. (Photo by Majewski Digital Photography) Bishop Jorge Rodríguez joined the deacons for the annual celebration. (Photo by Majewski Digital Photography) Deacons from across the Archdiocese of Denver, including active, ret

In Baptism, every Catholic receives a new identity in Christ and a mission to share his love with the world. Archbishop Golka blesses those gathered for Easter Sunday Mass with holy water, following their renewal of baptismal promises. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) The day after I was installed as Archbishop of Denver, one of my younger nieces came running up to me. She gave me a massive hug, looked up at me and said, “It’s like a tsunami of love just ran through us.”