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As Catholics from around the archdiocese gathered to celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection, the new archbishop emphasized how transformative that event was, is and continues to be in the life of every Christian. Archbishop James Golka blesses Massgoers during the recessional following Easter Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) “Alleluia! Alleluia! He is risen! He is risen indeed!” echoed through the Cathed

Referencing Scripture, tradition and an ancient homily from the second century, Denver’s new archbishop shared about Jesus’ Resurrection in a new light, one that changes the way the faithful see the world. Archbishop James Golka ignites incense from the Easter fire, which symbolizes the light of Christ's Resurrection, following a prayer and blessing over the fire at the start of the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. (Photo by Dan P

Organized by Communion and Liberation, a Catholic movement started in Italy by Servant of God Luigi Giussani, the annual Stations of the Cross witnessed to Gospel hope in the heart of Denver. Archbishop James Golka joined Communion and Liberation, a Catholic lay movement, for a Good Friday Way of the Cross through Downtown Denver. (Photo by Matt Walker/Denver Catholic) By Matt Walker The Denver City and County building bells tolled each quarter hour. Sirens came and went. Dri

Deacon Marc Nestorick leads Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at Mullen Residences in Denver. (Photo provided) For the first time in four years, the historic Mullen Home, now transitioning into Mullen Residences at the Highlands, opened to the public on Good Friday to host Scriptural Stations of the Cross on the grounds. For over one hundred years on this very property, the Little Sisters of the Poor served the Catholic faithful and their families at the Mullen Home, an as

Reflecting on Pontius Pilate in the Gospel of John, the newly installed Archbishop of Denver challenged the faithful to let Jesus become everything in our lives. Archbishop James Golka kneels and kisses a crucifix during the Celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) Is Jesus truly my Savior — or not? On the day called good, faithful from across the archdiocese came to

Kiss of Judas by Giotto, c. 1304–1306, Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, Italy. (Photo: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons) “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrews 4:15 The comfort of a familiar embrace. The closeness of being gathered into another’s cloak. The quiet affection of being near enough to share a kiss. In Giotto’s fresco, Judas not only betrays

Just as Jesus stooped low to wash the apostles’ feet, Denver’s new archbishop said in his homily during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, each Christian is called, commanded, to love neighbor. Archbishop James Golka washes the feet of a parishioner during his first Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) Imagine, for a moment, Jesus’ Last Supper. An evening meal pre-electricity

"Christ Falling on the Way to Calvary" by Raphael, c. 1516. (Photo: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons) The Way of the Cross — and the third, seventh, and ninth stations in particular — has been an especially appropriate Lenten devotion this year. Every day, it seems, some new craziness erupts in the world, the country, or the Church. Every time we think we see rays of hope and possibility, we take another fall. So it’s good to remember this Holy Week, with Hans Urs von Balt

"Christ in Limbo" painting in Notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ Church in Bischheim, France. (Photo: Ralph Hammann via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0) Do you feel stuck in the spiritual life, like something is holding you back? Did Lent fall short of bringing about deeper conversion? Holy Week, as the culmination of Lent, seeks to resolve these dangling tensions, as we celebrate the Paschal Mystery, the new Passover initiated by Jesus. It’s about experiencing liberation, the fre

Denver’s newly installed archbishop shares a powerful reflection on humility, service and evangelization at his first Palm Sunday homily as Northern Colorado’s shepherd. Archbishop James R. Golka blessed palm branches that will be used in procession during Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) As the Church begins Holy Week — the most sacred time of the year, which leads up to Jesus’ suffering,

Those who knew him before Denver say the Archdiocese is in good hands. Archbishop James R. Golka knocks on the doors of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver at the beginning of the Mass of Taking Possession of the Cathedral, his last formal liturgical step towards assuming the pastoral responsibility for the Archdiocese of Denver. (Photo by Dan Petty/Denver Catholic) Archbishop James R. Golka's first full day leading the Archdiocese of Denver began at

(Photo by Daniel Petty/Denver Catholic) On Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila published "Standing with Mary...

DENVER, CO - MARCH 31: The Very Rev. Samuel Morehead delivers a homily during Easter Sunday Mass at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate...

DENVER, CO, March 23, 2016 - Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila reverently blesses the holy oils with incense during the Chrism Mass. (Photo by...

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