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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).

As We Forgive: A Lenten Pastoral Note from Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

As we begin this season of Lent, I want to remind each of us that mercy is at the heart of the Gospel message,...

The inseparable keys to Lent: repentance and belief

Ashes — the refuse that remains when fire has consumed something — remind us of the humble dust from which we were made and...

Radical inclusion requires radical love

I have written of my concerns in the past with the German Synodal Process, as well as concerns with other bishops and cardinals and...

From the Christmas stable, Jesus invites us to abide in him

Saint John Eudes once said that every Christian will go through the phases of Jesus’ life in their own life. This is how God...

Archbishop in Wall Street Journal Exclusive: The Media Scapegoat Catholicism for Club Q Shooting

My state witnessed an unmitigated tragedy on Nov. 19 when a gunman opened fire in a gay club in Colorado Springs, killing five and...

‘Were not our hearts burning?’: An Advent pastoral note from Archbishop Aquila

This past Summer, I celebrated the tenth anniversary of my installation as Archbishop of Denver. In reflecting back, one theme that stands out is...

The Eucharist can transform your entire being

In my last column, I wrote about the Eucharist as the food we need to spiritually survive and flourish in our secular culture. Jesus...

The Eucharist: Food for the cultural desert

For months, the clergy and faithful of the archdiocese have been discussing and praying about how we are called to live out our faith...

Archdiocesan Synod: Divine intimacy heals divisions and empowers

When I reflect on my experience of the Archdiocesan Synod, Jesus is active in healing his people and empowering us for mission. He calls...

The Future of the Pro-life Movement in Colorado

Just as the Roe v. Wade ruling in 1973 was a turning point for how our country treats innocent and vulnerable children in the...

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