EL BÁCULO DEL OBISPO: San Pedro, el papado y la sucesión apostólica EL BÁCULO DEL OBISPO: San Pedro, el papado y la sucesión apostólica By Bishop James R. Golka Bishop James R. Golka / Friday, May 2, 2025 0 420 Me entristeció mucho escuchar el fallecimiento del Papa Francisco en la mañana del 21 de abril. Fue Vicario de Cristo en la tierra durante doce años y nos desafió de muchas maneras, especialmente a ser testigos gozosos del Evangelio y llamar a la Iglesia a salir a las periferias para llevar la misericordia y el amor de Cristo a quienes más lo necesitan. Read more
Clergy Appointments Clergy Appointments Linda Oppelt / Friday, May 2, 2025 0 1631 Bishop James Golka announces the following clergy appointments: Read more
May is Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month By The Office of Marriage and Family Life Linda Oppelt / Friday, May 2, 2025 0 255 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year’s mental health awareness theme is “From Awareness to Action.” Many Catholic dioceses across the United States are taking action to support the mental health of their parishioners. Read more
Diocese’s Missionaries of Mercy reflect on Pope Francis’ impact Diocese’s Missionaries of Mercy reflect on Pope Francis’ impact By Father Mark Zacker and Father Francisco Quezada Linda Oppelt / Friday, May 2, 2025 0 328 Reflections from two priests from the Diocese of Colorado Springs who were appointed Missionaries of Mercy, Father Mark Zacker and Father Francisco Quezada. Read more
Blue Mass to be held May 13 at cathedral Blue Mass to be held May 13 at cathedral Linda Oppelt / Friday, May 2, 2025 0 254 COLORADO SPRINGS. Bishop James Golka will celebrate the annual diocesan Blue Mass for law enforcement, firefighter and emergency services personnel on May 13 at 12:10 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral, followed by a lunch reception. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP to Father Brad Noonan at fatherbrad@msn.com. Read more
Six week series on the Holy Spirit to be offered at Holy Apostles beginning May 8 Six week series on the Holy Spirit to be offered at Holy Apostles beginning May 8 Linda Oppelt / Friday, May 2, 2025 0 82 COLORADO SPRINGS. “The Gift,” a six week series beginning May 8, 6:30-8 p.m., will be held at Holy Apostles in Wicker Hall. Read more
Cleta Jasper, longtime pro-life activist, dies April 9 at age 87 Linda Oppelt / Friday, May 2, 2025 0 64 COLORADO SPRINGS. Cleta Jasper, a longtime member of St. Patrick Parish who was active in the Respect Life Apostolate, died April 9 after a lengthy battle with dementia. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 16 at St. Patrick Parish. Read more
Bishop Golka's Reflection on the Third Sunday of Easter Bishop Golka's Reflection on the Third Sunday of Easter By Bishop James R. Golka Bishop James R. Golka / Tuesday, April 29, 2025 0 132 Click here: Bishop Golka's Reflection on the Third Sunday of Easter Read more
Bishop Golka's Reflection on the Sunday of Divine Mercy Bishop Golka's Reflection on the Sunday of Divine Mercy By Bishop James R. Golka Bishop James R. Golka / Tuesday, April 22, 2025 0 212 Click here: Bishop Golka's Reflection on the Sunday of Divine Mercy Read more
Bishop Golka’s statement on the death of Pope Francis Bishop Golka’s statement on the death of Pope Francis By Bishop James R. Golka Bishop James R. Golka / Monday, April 21, 2025 0 421 COLORADO SPRINGS. Bishop James Golka issued the following statement in response to the death of Pope Francis: Read more