James R. Golka
James Robert Golka | |
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| Bishop of Colorado Springs | |
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| Diocese | Colorado Springs |
| Appointed | April 30, 2021 |
| Installed | June 29, 2021 |
| Predecessor | Michael John Sheridan |
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| Ordination | June 3, 1994 by Lawrence James McNamara |
| Consecration | June 29, 2021 by Samuel J. Aquila, Joseph G. Hanefeldt, and Michael John Sheridan |
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| Born | September 22, 1966 Grand Island, Nebraska |
| Motto | Stewards of God's Mysteries |
| Styles of James Robert Golka | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
James Robert Golka (born September 22, 1966) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as bishop for the Diocese of Colorado Springs in Colorado since 2021.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Golka was born in Grand Island, Nebraska, the son of Robert and Patricia Golka. James Golka was one of ten children.[1] He attended Grand Island Central Catholic High School, where he played football. During his time at Creighton University, Golka began talking about going into the priesthood with the Jesuits.[1]
After graduating from college, Golka spent a year volunteering at a high school in the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota what he called a test of his desire to become a priest.[1]
Priesthood[]
On June 3, 1994, Golka was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Grand Island by Bishop Lawrence McNamara. Along with parish assignments as parochial vicar and pastor, Golka served as Director of Ongoing Formation of Clergy, Director of Diocesan Youth Retreats, Chair of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commission, Chair of the Personnel Board, member of the Diocesan Finance Council, the Presbyteral Council, and the Pension Board. Golka's last pastoral assignment before becoming bishop was as rector and pastor of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.[1]
Bishop of Colorado Springs[]
Pope Francis appointed Golka bishop for the Diocese of Colorado Springs on April 30, 2021.[2][3][4] On June 29, 2021, Golka was installed and consecrated by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila.
See also[]
- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops of the United States
- Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Bishop James R. Golka". Diocese of Colorado Springs. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Michael Sheridan of the Diocese of Colorado Springs; Appoints Father James Golka of Diocese of Grand Island as Successor". Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ "Father James Golka of the Diocese of Grand Island, Nebraska, named Bishop of Colorado Springs" (PDF). Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ "New bishop for the Diocese of Colorado Springs says he's a collaborator who takes his direction from God". Retrieved April 30, 2021.
External links[]
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs Official Site
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Island Official Site
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