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Pope Names Bishop James R. Golka Archbishop of Denver

Installation is scheduled for March 25 at the Cathedral Basilica after the Vatican accepted Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila’s age‑75 resignation.

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DENVER, CO- MARCH 13: An afternoon mass was held at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, CO on March 13th, 2013 after the announcement of the new pope. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who will be called Francis, will be the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. He is also the first non-European pope in more than 1,200 years and the first member of the Jesuit order to lead the church. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post)

Overview

  • The Holy See announced the leadership change on Feb. 7, with Apostolic Nuncio Cardinal Christophe Pierre publicizing the decision in Washington.
  • Golka will transfer from the Diocese of Colorado Springs, where he expanded Hispanic outreach, established a Guadalupe shrine in 2025, and is fluent in Spanish.
  • At a Denver press appearance, he emphasized faithfulness over political labels and described immigration through the lenses of border rights, human dignity, and charitable response.
  • The Archdiocese of Denver covers 25 counties, serves about 600,000 Catholics across 148 parishes, and is supported by Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez.
  • Aquila submitted his resignation upon turning 75 in September 2025, and Colorado Springs will now await the naming of Golka’s successor.