The Archbishop-designate James Golka presents the Apostolic letter to the audience following a reading during his installation as Archbishop at the National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
The Archbishop-designate James Golka presents the Apostolic letter to the audience following a reading during his installation as Archbishop at the National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)A processional makes its way down the center aisle at the National Western Center at the conclusion of a rite of installation for the new Archbishop James Golka in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Archbishop James Golka reads a passage from the bible during a rite of installation at the National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)The processional makes its way down the center aisle at the National Western Center at the conclusion of a rite of installation for the new Archbishop James Golka in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)(From left) Zelie Bunn, 6, her mother Brook, and siblings Annabelle, 9, and Peter, 10, kneel in prayer during a rite of installation for Archbishop James Golka at the National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Denver’s new Archbishop James Golka talks with other men of the cloth as he walks backstage following a rite of installation at the National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)The processional makes its way down the center aisle at the National Western Center at the conclusion of a rite of installation for the new Archbishop James Golka in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Denver’s new Archbishop James Golka consecrates the sacrament during a mass following his the rite of installation at the National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)The processional makes its way down the center aisle at the National Western Center at the conclusion of a rite of installation for the new Archbishop James Golka in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Priests anoint themselves with holy water as they walk down the center aisle in a processional marking the start of the rite of installation of Archbishop James Golka at thee National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)People find their seats in the National Western Center in Denver before the start of a rite of installation marking James Golka as the new Archbishop of Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Archbishop-designate James Golka walks down the center aisle uring at the National Western Center in Denver during a rite of installation marking him as the new Archbishop of Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)A priest carries the bible down the center aisle at the start of the rite of installation of Archbishop James Golka at the National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)A priest in sandals walks down the center aisle at the start of the rite of installation of Archbishop James Golka at the National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Priests tailgate in the parking lot before the start of a rite of installation for Archbishop James Golka at the National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)A statue depicting an angel defeating a devil stands at the entrance of the National Western Center as parishioners enter the space before the start of a rite of installation for the new Denver Archbishop James Golka in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)The Archbishop-designate James Golka presents the Apostolic letter to the audience following a reading during his installation as Archbishop at the National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Clergy walk down the center aisle burning incense at the start of a rite of installation for Archbishop James Golka at the National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Kids walk up to read the Apostolic letter, presented by Archbishop-designate James Golka, declaring him the new Archbishop of Denver during the rite of installation at the National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)The Archbishop-designate James Golka presents the Apostolic letter to the audience following a reading during his installation as Archbishop at the National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Archbishop-designate James Golka, left, stands alongside outgoing Archbishop Samuel Aquila as they wait for the start of the rite of installation of Archbishop James Golka at thee National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)Outgoing Archbishop Samuel Aquila makes the sign of the cross as he enters the National Western Center during a rite of installation for the new Archbishop James Golka in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila.
(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)The Archbishop-designate James Golka gestures to the audience as Cardinal Christopher Pierre reads and presents the apostolic letter naming him as Archbishop of Denver during a rite of installation at the National Western Center in Denver on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The ceremony marked Archbishop Golka as the sixth Archbishop of Denver, replacing the former Archbishop Samuel Aquila. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)
