Archbishop Jose H. Gomez

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
Bishops around country consecrate U.S. to Mary amid COVID-19 pandemic
- May 2, 2020
Bishops throughout the United States reconsecrated the country to Mary as the nation continues to struggle in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

By Mark Pattison
Bishops criticize immigration restrictions, say they will hurt families
- Apr 25, 2020
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and two other Catholic bishops criticized President Donald Trump’s April 22 executive order to temporarily restrict some forms of immigration during the pandemic, saying it could “fuel polarization and animosity.”

By Julie Asher

Bishops of U.S., Canada will consecrate their nations to Mary on May 1
- Apr 23, 2020
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has announced the U.S. bishops will join the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops May 1 in consecrating the two nations to the care of the Blessed Mother under the title “Mary, Mother of the Church.”

By Catholic News Service
Jesus’ love, mercy seen bringing ‘comfort and hope’ to all amid pandemic
- Apr 21, 2020
During a Mass livestreamed from the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington on Divine Mercy Sunday, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge spoke of the constant need to “ask for mercy, be merciful and trust in Jesus.”

By Leslie Miller
Church leaders call for aid and prayers following deadly tornadoes, storms
- Apr 14, 2020
Two U.S. archbishops are asking for prayers, but also for help for those affected by a series of storms and tornadoes that tore through several states beginning on Easter and going into the following day, leaving more than two dozen dead.

By Rhina Guidos