As we prepare to say farewell to our beloved Bishop Golka, join us in asking the Holy Spirit to guide Pope Leo and all those involved in choosing a new shepherd for the Diocese of Colorado Springs. 

Following the announcement on Feb. 7 that Bishop Golka has been appointed Archbishop of Denver, many people are wondering what the future holds for the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Here are answers to some of the most commonly-asked questions:

COLORADO SPRINGS. This morning, the Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop James Golka as the ninth bishop of Denver. Archbishop-designate Golka will be installed on Wednesday, March 25 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. He succeeds Archbishop Samuel Aquila, who turned 75 last September.

Bishop Golka will be introduced to the archdiocese at a press conference today at 10 a.m. at the John Paul II Center. The press conference will be livestreamed at: https://archden.org/live-events.

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