Archbishop Aquila installs Bishop James R. Golka as third bishop of Colorado Springs July 2, 2021
On the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, the spirit of these two great saints was very much present as a new bishop was ordained in Colorado Springs.
Bishop James R. Golka was consecrated and installed as the third bishop of the Diocese of Colorado Springs following the retirement of Bishop Michael J. Sheridan’s, whose resignation was accepted by Pope Francis earlier this year. Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila was the chief consecrator and celebrant of the Mass, which took place at Holy Apostles Church in Colorado Springs.
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Holly Goodwin, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Colorado Springs, left, shares a moment with Rev. James Golka, a priest from Grand Island, Nebraska, right, who is being appointed to be the third Catholic bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs, in Colorado Springs on Friday, April 30, 2021. Bishop-elect Golka, 54, will be taking the place of Bishop Michael John Sheridan, who is retiring at the age of 75 after serving as the diocesan bishop since January, 2003. Golka will be ordained bishop on June 29. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)
Chancey Bush/ The Gazette
Holly Goodwin, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Colorado Springs, left, shares a moment with Rev. James Golka, a priest from Grand Island, Nebraska, right, who is being appointed to be the third Catholic bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs, in Colorado Springs on Friday, April 30, 2021. Bishop-elect Golka, 54, will be taking the place of Bishop Michael John Sheridan, who is retiring at the age of 75 after serving as the diocesan bishop since January, 2003. Golka will be ordained bishop on June 29. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)
Chancey Bush/ The Gazette