Pope Francis and Electing the Bishop of Rome By Sean M. Wright Sean M Wright / Friday, May 2, 2025 0 1426 Read more
THE BISHOP'S CROZIER: St. Peter, the papacy and apostolic succession THE BISHOP'S CROZIER: St. Peter, the papacy and apostolic succession Bishop James R. Golka / Friday, May 2, 2025 0 1350 I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Pope Francis on the morning of April 21. He was the vicar of Christ on earth for 12 years and challenged us in many ways, especially to be joyful witnesses of the Gospel and calling the Church to go out to the peripheries to bring the mercy and love of Christ to those who need it the most. Read more
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 0 997 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
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 0 794 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
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 1070 COLORADO SPRINGS. Bishop James Golka issued the following statement in response to the death of Pope Francis: Read more
0 Respect Life Julie Bailey Friday, June 12, 2026 Julie Bailey retires as Director of Respect Life Apostolate Julie Bailey, who has served as Director of the Respect Life Apostolate since 2018, will retire at the end of June. In this article, she reflects on the joys and challenges of the past seven-plus years.
0 Vocations Veronica Ambuul Friday, June 12, 2026 Get to Know Our Three New Priests On June 6, Archbishop Golka ordained three new priests for the Diocese of Colorado Springs: Father Dominic Ambuul, Father Yunior Gonzalez-Diaz and Father Ian White.