Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

The Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila is the eighth bishop of Denver and its fifth archbishop. His episcopal motto is “Do whatever he tells you” (Jn 2:5).

Articles by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Archbishop Samuel Aquila celebrates Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, Colo., on May 24, 2020. Screenshot from Archdiocese of Denver

New pastoral note by Denver archbishop highlights ‘clearest teaching on the Eucharist’ in Scripture

Aug 4, 2023 / 11:08 am

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila has issued a pastoral note called “You Have the Words of Eternal Life” to mark this second year of the National Eucharistic Revival.

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver offers Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Credit: Allison Holdridge/Archdiocese of Denver

As we forgive: a Lenten pastoral note from Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver

Feb 26, 2023 / 12:00 pm

Forgiveness is “desperately needed to renew our society,” writes Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver in a new pastoral note.