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).

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The Gospel of Life: Medicine for our times

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - March 25, 2020

It has been 25 years since St. John Paul II released his landmark encyclical Evangelium Vitae – The Gospel of Life – which made...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) should cause reflection, not panic

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - March 13, 2020

Lent is a time during which Catholics return to the basic practices of the faith – prayer, fasting and almsgiving – to promote deeper...

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Lenten inspiration from the ‘threshold of the apostles’

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - February 19, 2020

We are about to begin the first Lent of a new decade. And there is nothing like being in Rome for to prepare one...

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Building marriages that last a lifetime

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - February 5, 2020

Our culture talks a lot about marriage tragedies but not enough about successes. In the checkout line at the grocery store, on TV shows...

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God never tires of speaking to you

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - January 23, 2020

It is truly a wonder that we have the gift of the Bible, through which God speaks to us, convicts us, heals us and...

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Waiting and watching for Christ’s arrival

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - December 12, 2019

“As we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.” These words from the liturgy perfectly summarize the spiritual disposition...

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Giving thanks for God’s 2019 graces

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - November 20, 2019

Thanksgiving, a uniquely American holiday, is quickly approaching. And while it is usually celebrated in non-religious ways, there is a truth present at its...

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How to cultivate contemporary vocations

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - November 6, 2019

This week we observe Vocations Awareness Week, a time set aside to promote awareness of the call to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life....

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Independent Review Report: A message from Archbishop Aquila

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - October 23, 2019

https://vimeo.com/368293796 Dear Brothers and Sisters, We must face the past and learn from it, and we must know if our children are safe today. Thanks to...

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Coloradans have chance to rescue the unborn

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - October 9, 2019

Some people in our pews today can remember the time when abortion was not legal. But the rest of you who are filling the...

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