Archbishop Jose H. Gomez Archives

Gomez: Truth of saint’s ministry is his respect, loving care of indigenous

Jun 30, 2020

Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez has asked Catholics of the archdiocese to invoke the intercession of St. Junipero Serra “for this nation that he helped to found.”

By Catholic News Service

Archbishop Wenski named acting chair of bishops’ religious freedom efforts

Jun 23, 2020

Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami has been appointed the acting chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee for Religious Liberty.

By Catholic News Service

Loss of Catholic schools would be an ‘American tragedy,’ says archbishop

Jun 19, 2020

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles said June 16 that his recent virtual message to 2020 graduates — posted on YouTube and shared on social media — is “a sign of these unusual times” amid the coronavirus.

By Catholic News Service

USCCB president ‘deeply concerned’ about court’s LGBT ruling

Jun 16, 2020

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said he is “deeply concerned” that by ruling federal law protects LGBT workers from discrimination, the U.S. Supreme Court “has effectively redefined the legal meaning of ‘sex’ in our nation’s civil rights law.”

By Catholic News Service

Four new members named to National Review Board

Jun 11, 2020

The National Review Board, the all-lay group that monitors dioceses’ performance in dealing with sexually abusive clergy and creating a safe environment for children throughout the church, has four new members.

By Catholic News Service

Pope calls USCCB president to express solidarity, support amid turmoil in U.S.

Jun 4, 2020

Pope Francis used his June 3 audience and a phone call with the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to express his solidarity and support following days of demonstrations protesting the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

By Greg Erlandson