Claimed by Christ, Free in Him: Archbishop Golka Celebrates First Juneteenth Mass in Denver
The annual archdiocesan celebration highlighted human dignity, Black Catholic faith and the healing power of Christ’s love. Denver Archbishop James Golka celebrated Mass for the annual archdiocesan commemoration of Juneteenth at Cure d’Ars Parish in Denver. (Photo by Matt Walker/Denver Catholic) “This is my first Juneteenth celebration as a priest or a bishop. I’m honored [...] The post Claimed by Christ, Free in Him: Archbishop Golka Celebrates First Juneteenth Mass in Denver appeared first on News Pub . The post Claimed by Christ, Free in Him: Archbishop Golka Celebrates First Juneteenth Mass in Denver appeared first on News Pub .
The annual archdiocesan celebration highlighted human dignity, Black Catholic faith and the healing power of Christ’s love. “This is my first Juneteenth celebration as a priest or a bishop. I’m honored that this could be my first, right here,” Denver Archbishop James Golka said during the Mass commemorating Juneteenth at Curé d’Ars Parish in Denver on Sunday, June 14. Celebrating the day the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States. …
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