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

Pope Francis and the possible German schism

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - September 26, 2019

As he was approaching his death, Jesus prayed that the Church would be one, that it would be unified. Looking back in history and...

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Combating an epidemic of fear and anger

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - September 11, 2019

“Do not be afraid.” It is not without reason that Jesus repeated this encouragement while he was alive and to those who saw him...

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The future needs the family

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - August 21, 2019

Editors Note: In this column, Archbishop Aquila presents some excerpts from a talk he gave to the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers....

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Is religious freedom disappearing?

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - August 8, 2019

If you have been following the recent political debates and the rulings being made by our courts, you will see that we seem to...

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Celebrating St. James, a gift for aspiring disciples

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - July 24, 2019

On July 25th, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. James the Apostle, whose journey from fisherman to evangelist should inspire and encourage us...

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Our God-given dignity should shape our laws

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - July 10, 2019

Recent news stories present us with immigrants and refugees whose God-given dignity is being disregarded or subject to a system of laws that fails...

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Repenting and renewing our role as shepherds

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - June 20, 2019

Jesus tells the disciples in St. John’s Gospel, “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep,” contrasting...

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Keep government out of the confessional

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - June 11, 2019

One of the most powerful moments in the sacramental lives of Catholics occurs when we walk into a confessional, lay our sins at the...

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Curtail our culture of violence by addressing abortion

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - May 23, 2019

Many people are worried about the increasing levels of violence in our country, and over the past week, three states passed laws that address...

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Vocations are given, not manufactured

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila - May 15, 2019

There are many uncertainties in life, but as the Church observed World Vocation Day on May 12, I want to remind everyone — especially...

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