Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

The Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila is the eighth bishop of Denver and its fifth archbishop. His episcopal motto is, "Do whatever he tells you" (Jn 2:5).

Archbishop Aquila

Honesty and closeness unlock the communion debate

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - October 21, 2021

Jesus was known for speaking directly and remaining close to sinners. He told the adulterous woman, “Go, and from now on do not sin...

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Archbishop Aquila issues statement against the so-called “Women’s Health Protection Act”

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - September 22, 2021

Pope Francis recently stated, “Abortion is more than an issue. Abortion is murder… It’s a human life, period. This human life must be respected.”...

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Adopting an Apostolic Mindset for 2021 and beyond

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - September 17, 2021

How was St. Maximilian Kolbe able to lead his fellow prisoners in hymns as he starved to death in Auschwitz? What moved St. John...

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God helps us answer the question: ‘Who am I?’

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - July 16, 2021

Who is God? And how does his identity impact my life? These are big questions that most of us don’t think about often, if...

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Enter the narrow gate to receive the Eucharist

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - July 2, 2021

Jesus counseled the disciples to enter “through the narrow gate,” since the road that leads to destruction is broad and “those who enter through...

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How to respond to God’s infinite love

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - May 26, 2021

With the latest edition of the Denver Catholic magazine, I am completing the telling of our story as children of God the Father. You...

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Our defense against fear: the Holy Spirit

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - May 21, 2021

Jesus seemed to be gone forever, but when the Holy Spirit rushed upon the Apostles like a wind and appeared over their heads like tongues of...

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Archbishop: Eucharistic Coherence is a question of love

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - April 19, 2021

On April 14, 2021 America Magazine, as part of its ongoing “Conversations” in America Media, published an article I wrote entitled: “For the church...

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What can we learn from silent St. Joseph?

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - April 19, 2021

It seems like a paradox to say we can learn from St. Joseph, a man who does not have a single word attributed to...

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Archbishop: Eucharistic Coherence and the condemnation of sin

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - April 15, 2021

At my first Mass as a priest, and at Masses I have offered since, I have prayed quietly one of two prayers offered by...

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