DENVER — On Saturday, the Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV accepted the retirement of the Archbishop of Denver, Samuel J. Aquila.
Archbishop Aquila offered his retirement to the pope on his 75th birthday on Sept. 24, 2025, as required by canon law, according to the Archdiocese of Denver.
The Archdiocese also announced Bishop James R. Golka will be the next Archbishop of Denver.
Archbishop-designate Golka is the current Bishop of the Diocese of Colorado Springs.
A press conference is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. to introduce Archbishop-designate Golka officially.
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