BREAKING Popular Exorcist Priest Fr. Chad Ripperger Agrees to Year Long Public Speaking Fast at the Request of Denver Archbishop Golka
Popular exorcist priest Fr. Chad Ripperger agrees to a year long public speaking fast at the request of Denver Archbishop Golka. Father Chad Ripperger (born October 11, 1964, age 62) is a traditionalist American Catholic priest, theologian, philosopher, and prominent exorcist. He founded the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother (Doloran Fathers) in the Archdiocese of Denver, Colorado, focusing on spiritual warfare. [1, 2]
Background and Priesthood
- Education & Ordination: Ordained in 1997 with the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP), which uses the Latin rite from 1962, before founding his own community, he holds multiple degrees in philosophy and theology, including a doctorate from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross.
- Ministry: He served as an exorcist for the Diocese of Tulsa (2012–2016) before moving to Denver. [1]
Teachings and Public Profile
- Theology & Media: A Thomist lecturer on traditional liturgy and philosophy, Ripperger built a large international following via Sensus Traditionis Press and podcast appearances. [1, 2, 3]
- Controversies: His assertions on demonology and generational curses have attracted both a dedicated traditionalist following and critiques from theologians regarding mainstream Church alignment. [1, 2, 3]
Media Fast: In October 2026, Archbishop James R. Golka requested that Ripperger undertake a one-year fast from public speaking and media interviews to concentrate on his community, which he accepted. [1, 2]
FULL TEXT from the Archdiocese of Denver
Statement on Fr. Ripperger
October 19, 2026
Archdiocese of Denver Statement on Fr. Ripperger
Archbishop Golka recently met with Fr. Chad Ripperger to discuss his ministry and his community, the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother. During that conversation, the Archbishop asked Fr. Ripperger to consider a one-year fast from public speaking and interviews. The time will allow him to devote himself to the Society and to the people it serves. Fr. Ripperger readily agreed. At the end of the year, they will review the arrangement together.
Archbishop Golka is grateful for Fr. Ripperger’s priestly service, exorcism ministry, and for the generous spirit in which he received this request. We ask the faithful to join us in praying for Fr. Ripperger and for the Society.
###https://archden.org/archdiocese-of-denver-statement-on-fr-ripperger/
October 19, 2026
Archdiocese of Denver Statement on Fr. Ripperger
Archbishop Golka recently met with Fr. Chad Ripperger to discuss his ministry and his community, the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother. During that conversation, the Archbishop asked Fr. Ripperger to consider a one-year fast from public speaking and interviews. The time will allow him to devote himself to the Society and to the people it serves. Fr. Ripperger readily agreed. At the end of the year, they will review the arrangement together.
Archbishop Golka is grateful for Fr. Ripperger’s priestly service, exorcism ministry, and for the generous spirit in which he received this request. We ask the faithful to join us in praying for Fr. Ripperger and for the Society.
###https://archden.org/archdiocese-of-denver-statement-on-fr-ripperger/
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