More than a year before the Archdiocese of Denver knew who the next leader of 600,000 Catholics in northern Colorado would be, preparations began for his arrival, which is finally here.
A team has been working on the transition at a miraculous speed since the Holy See’s Feb. 7 appointment of the Rev. James R. Golka of the Diocese of Colorado Springs as successor to Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, who’s retiring.
“It’s truly been all hands-on deck,” said Kelly Clark, director of communications for the Archdiocese of Denver. “From planning the installation to honoring Archbishop Aquila’s legacy and preparing to welcome archbishop-designate Golka, there’s been a joyful energy. Our team is working with great care to ensure this is a prayerful and meaningful transition for the entire archdiocese.”…