James Golka


James Golka
Bishop of Colorado Springs
Metropolitan Archbishop-designate of Denver
DioceseColorado Springs
AppointedApril 30, 2021
InstalledJune 29, 2021
PredecessorMichael John Sheridan
Orders
OrdinationJune 3, 1994
by Lawrence James McNamara
ConsecrationJune 29, 2021
by Samuel J. Aquila, Joseph G. Hanefeldt, and Michael John Sheridan
Personal details
BornJames Robert Golka
(1966-09-22) September 22, 1966
EducationCreighton University
Saint Paul Seminary
MottoStewards of God's mysteries
Coat of arms
Styles of
James Robert Golka
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

James Robert Golka (born September 22, 1966) is an American Catholic prelate who was appointed Archbishop of Denver in 2026. He currently serves as Bishop of Colorado Springs.