# Father Chad Ripperger Pauses Speaking for One Year

> Denver Archbishop asks Catholic priest to pause public speaking for one year over spiritual warfare teachings.
- Title: Father Chad Ripperger Pauses Speaking for One Year | Shortify
- Summary: Denver Archbishop asks Catholic priest to pause public speaking for one year over spiritual warfare teachings. Father Chad Ripperger agreed to a one-year…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/national/father-chad-ripperger-asked-to-pause-public-speaking-for-one-year-as-his-spiritual-warfare-teachings-reach-millions
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-20T12:00:20+00:00
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- Topics: father chad ripperger, denver archdiocese, archbishop james r golka, spiritual warfare, catholic ministry, one-year pause, public speaking, news, politics
## Denver Archdiocese Offers Limited Explanation
Denver Archbishop James R. Golka requested Father Chad Ripperger to pause public speaking for one year.
## Ripperger's Ministry Reaches Millions
Ripperger's online interviews on spiritual warfare and Catholic doctrine have millions of views.
## Ripperger Withdrew From April 2027 Speaking
Ripperger withdrew from an April 2027 speaking engagement citing a restriction until September 2027.
## Archdiocese Says Pause for Society Focus
Archdiocese confirmed Archbishop Golka requested one-year pause to focus on Society of Most Sorrowful Mother.
## No Misconduct or Disciplinary Finding
The archdiocese did not identify misconduct or announce a formal disciplinary finding.
## Dallas Express Requests Clarification
Dallas Express co-founder Sarah Zubiate-Bennett contacted archdiocese for explanation of pause decision.
## Ripperger's Ministry Impact on Faith
Dallas Express seeks reader stories of how Ripperger's ministry influenced their faith decisions.
## Key takeaway

Father Chad Ripperger agreed to a one-year pause from public speaking at Denver Archbishop James R. Golka's request.