Archbishop James Golka orders Father Chad Ripperger to fast from public speaking

Archbishop James Golka of the Archdiocese of Denver has asked Father Chad Ripperger to abstain from public speaking and interviews for one year. The Archdiocese stated that this period of abstention is intended to allow the priest to devote more time to his community and those it serves.

Ripperger, who founded the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother, also known as the Doloran Fathers, accepted the request. The Archbishop and Ripperger are expected to review the arrangement after the year has passed.

The Archdiocese has not identified the circumstances that prompted the request, nor has it described the arrangement as a canonical penalty or announced any findings of wrongdoing. In a statement, the Archdiocese expressed gratitude for Ripperger's priestly service and his ministry of exorcism, while asking the Catholic faithful to pray for him and his community.