Pope Francis appoints new bishop to Colorado Springs diocese
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Pope Francis appoints Father James R. Golka to succeed Bishop Michael Sheridan of the Diocese of Colorado Springs.
and last updated 2021-04-30 15:53:31-04
COLORADO SPRINGS â On Friday, Pope Francis appointed Father James R. Golka as Bishop-elect of Colorado Springs. This comes after the Pope accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. Sheridan, 76, from the diocese. Sheridan served as bishop in Colorado Springs since 2003. Bishops are required to resign when they reach age 75.
During a press conference, Golka said he has no current agenda for the diocese of Colorado Springs but will discern to the best of his ability what God's mission is for the diocese.