Spiritual warfare: Step 7
Stand with Fr. Ripperger
A sourced, charitable account of the October 2026 request, and a respectful way to share what his teaching has meant to you.
Stand with Fr. Ripperger
In October 2026, Archbishop James Golka of Denver asked Fr. Chad Ripperger to pause public speaking and interviews for one year. We respect the Archbishop’s pastoral office, and we are praying for him. We also want him to know how much Fr. Ripperger’s teaching has meant to so many people. Here is what has been confirmed.
Timeline
- 1997: Fr. Ripperger is ordained for the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter. (OSV News; LifeSiteNews)
- 2017: He has held faculties in the Archdiocese of Denver since this year, according to a Denver Catholic appointments notice. (OSV News via NCR: “faculties since 2017”)
- February 2026: Pope Leo XIV names James Golka Archbishop of Denver. (LifeSiteNews; RNS via WTOP)
- October 2026: Archbishop Golka meets with Fr. Ripperger and asks him “to consider a one-year fast from public speaking and interviews.” The Archdiocese says, “Fr. Ripperger readily agreed.” (Archdiocese of Denver, Oct. 19, 2026; Archdiocese statement: “readily agreed”; National Catholic Register; EWTN News)
- October 19, 2026: Fr. Ripperger tells LifeSiteNews, “The Archbishop has asked me to take a break on public speaking,” and says the pause runs until next September. (LifeSiteNews: “take a break”; LifeSiteNews: “till next September”; Catholic World Report)
- October 20, 2026: The Archdiocese confirms that Fr. Ripperger “remains a priest in good standing.” (OSV News: “good standing”; National Catholic Reporter)
- Next fall: “At the end of the year, they will review the arrangement together.” (Archdiocese of Denver; Catholic Culture; OSV News)
The stated purpose is to let Fr. Ripperger “devote himself to the Society and to the people it serves.” The Archdiocese adds: “Archbishop Golka is grateful for Fr. Ripperger’s priestly service, exorcism ministry, and for the generous spirit in which he received this request.”
Write to the Archbishop
Share, with charity, what his teaching has meant to you
If Fr. Ripperger’s teaching has helped you, tell Archbishop Golka. Pray before you write. Thank him for his care of the Archdiocese, and briefly share how this ministry has helped you or your family.
Contact the Archdiocese of Denver
Sample letter: adapt this in your own words
PETITION TO Archbishop James Golka
I, [Your name], respectfully ask that you reinstate Fr. Chad Ripperger and allow his public ministry to flourish once again.
As you know, countless numbers of souls have benefited from Fr. Ripperger’s clear teaching for years, and millions of people have recently discovered his ministry as a result of his public appearances on some of the most popular online shows in America.
To silence this good and holy man is to deprive many souls of the wisdom and direction we all need in life, that ultimately leads to the knowledge and service of God.
I pray that you will reconsider your decision and allow Fr. Ripperger to resume his public ministry.
God bless.
[Your name]
[Your city, state]
Please pray for Archbishop Golka and for Fr. Ripperger, and for the Doloran Fathers.
Add your name
Sign: Stand with Fr. Ripperger
Add your name to a respectful petition asking Archbishop Golka to allow Fr. Ripperger to resume his public speaking ministry. Signatures are reviewed by We The People Press before delivery.
Sources
- Archdiocese of Denver statement, Oct. 19, 2026
- OSV News via National Catholic Reporter, Oct. 20, 2026
- The Catholic Register (OSV News)
- LifeSiteNews interview with Fr. Ripperger
- OSV News, Oct. 20, 2026
- National Catholic Register, Oct. 19, 2026
- EWTN News, Oct. 19, 2026
- Catholic World Report, Oct. 19, 2026
- Catholic Culture (CWN), Oct. 20, 2026
- RNS via WTOP, Mar. 26, 2026
- Contact the Archdiocese of Denver
Quotes come from the interviews’ captions, lightly punctuated, with links to the exact moment so you can hear them in full context. Video descriptions summarize each conversation; they are not quotations.
