Samuel J. Aquila
American prelate
His Excellency, The Most Reverend Samuel Joseph Aquila | |
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| Archbishop of Denver | |
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| Archdiocese | Denver |
| Appointed | May 29, 2012 |
| Installed | July 18, 2012 |
| Predecessor | Charles Chaput |
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| Ordination | June 5, 1976 by James Vincent Casey |
| Consecration | August 24, 2001 by Harry Joseph Flynn, James Stephen Sullivan, and Charles J. Chaput |
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| Born | (1950-09-24) September 24, 1950 (age 73) Burbank, California, US |
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| Motto | Quodcumque dixerit facite (Do whatever He says) — John 2:5 |
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| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Archbishop |
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Samuel Joseph Aquila (/əkwiːlə/; born September 24, 1950) is an American Catholic prelate who has served as Archbishop of Denver since 2012. He previously served as Bishop of Fargo and is on the board of directors for FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students).
Biography
Early life
Aquila was born on September 24, 1950, in Burbank, California. He was ordained a priest by Archbishop James Casey on June 5, 1976, for the Archdiocese of Denver. From 1999 to 2001, Aquila served as the first rector of St. John Vianney Seminary and chief executive officer of the Our Lady of the New Advent Theological Institute at St. John Vianney. In 2000, Pope John Paul II named Aquila an honorary prelate (monsignor).
Coadjutor Bishop and Bishop of Fargo
On May 29, 2001, Pope John Paul II named Aquila as Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Fargo. He was consecrated on August 24, 2001, by Archbishop Harry Flynn.[1] Aquila automatically became Bishop of Fargo on March 18, 2002, succeeding Bishop James Sullivan.
From 2005 to 2006, Aquila served as interim administrator of the Diocese of Sioux Falls until the consecration of Paul J. Swain in October 2006.[2][3]
Archbishop of Denver
On May 29, 2012, Aquila was named by Pope Benedict XVI as Archbishop of Denver.[4] Aquila was installed in a ceremony on July 18 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Pope Appoints New Archbishop Of Denver". www.thedenverchannel.com. May 29, 2012. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ "Catholic Diocese of Fargo, ND - Office of the Bishop". www.fargodiocese.org. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012.
- ^ Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls
- ^ Medlin, Marianne (May 29, 2012). "Pope appoints Fargo bishop to lead Denver archdiocese". Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ^ Draper, Electa (May 29, 2012). "Vatican names Samuel J. Aquila Catholic archbishop in Denver". Retrieved May 29, 2012.
External links
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- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Denver Official Site
Episcopal succession
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| Preceded by | Archbishop of Denver July 18, 2012 – present | Succeeded by incumbent |
| Preceded by | Bishop of Fargo March 18, 2002 – July 18, 2012 | Succeeded by |
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