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(Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) A man of prayer. A father to his flock. A faithful apostle. A rock-solid shepherd. That's how those who know Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila well describe him. On February 7, 2026, Archbishop Aquila’s request to retire was accepted by Pope Leo XIV. At the same time, it was announced that Bishop James R. Golka of the Diocese of Colorado Springs would take the helm of the Denver Archdiocese, serving as its ninth bishop and sixth archbi

Each journey to the priesthood began with a different question and a different apostolate, but the same Lord. Dominic Borchers, Tommy Myers and Will Ives, seminarians at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, came to discern their vocations through their work at various Catholic apostolates. (Denver Catholic photo) By Jay Sorgi Each person who commits themselves to a life of Catholic mission comes to that point through a unique journey, whether it’s a calling to mar

From Denver roots to global evangelization, the Augustine Institute continues to form and equip disciples for mission. Archbishop Samuel...

State-of-the-art, nearly 300-acre campus to expand institute’s evangelization mission The Augustine Institute's new campus in Florissant,...

Elizabeth Pawalek did not expect to represent Denver when she sent in her application for the Given conference, a meeting of young female...

Caitlin Pride works with young adults who love the Church. She said she’s noticed that some are able to connect with a parish, but others...

CENTENNIAL, CO - APRIL 7: Augustine Institute commencement on May 7, 2016, in Centennial, Colorado. (Photo by Daniel Petty/for the...

The Augustine Institute (AI) was founded in Denver ten years ago to form Catholics for the new evangelization. Denver Catholic ...

Mila Glodava didn’t settle for a regular college term project. With the help of her pastor, Father Andrew Kemberling, she decided to put...

Path near the sea. La Galea, Getxo If a Christian, a Jew, a Muslim and an atheist all gather in a field to watch a sunrise, they will...

Nicholas Lebish, pictured with his wife and children, will succeed Ben Akers as director in August. (Photo provided) The Denver Catholic...