Archbishop Jose Gomez
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Without God society has lost its humanity, Gomez warns conference
Society and humanity have removed God from daily life, and in doing so lost their purpose and sense of self,... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: Church needs to 'return to Guadalupe'
The Archbishop of Los Angeles wrote this week that Our Lady of Guadalupe, as a messenger of reform and renewal,... Read more
Los Angeles archdiocese updates list of priests credibly accused of abuse
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles announced Thursday that it has updated its list of priests credibly accused of sexual abuse... Read more
LA archbishop offers prayers for victims following attack
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles has offered prayers for the victims, and all who were affected by a... Read more
'We need to show young people what holiness looks like' Gomez tells synod
Young people should look to the “saints of our times,” as models of holiness, Archbishop José Gomez told the Synod... Read more
Francis calls for youth synod creativity- How will U.S. bishops answer the call?
As the synod begins, it’s worth noting what some bishops from the U.S. delegation might bring to the table. Read more
Cardinal DiNardo and USCCB officials to meet with Pope Francis
The director of the Vatican’s press office has confirmed that Pope Francis will meet with the president of the U.S.... Read more
US bishops welcome change to Catechism on death penalty
Bishops across the US have welcomed the modification made to the Catechism of the Catholic Church saying the Church teaches... Read more
LA archbishop welcomes Trump immigration order
The Archbishop of Los Angeles said he “welcomes” an executive order signed Wednesday by President Trump, and called on Congress... Read more
Archbishop Gomez 'deeply disappointed' that USA Act will not be debated
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles decried the decision by House leaders to not allow debate on a bipartisan bill... Read more
Take Mary into your home, LA archbishop says on new Marian feast
The Archbishop of Los Angeles encouraged Catholics to love the Blessed Virgin Mary as their mother during a Mass commemorating... Read more
Bishops urge calls for DACA protections
The US bishops’ conference has designated today, Feb. 26, 2018, as “National Call-in Day for the Protection of Dreamers.” Read more
LA Archbishop calls for compromise and compassion in Senate immigration debate
As the US Senate begins a debate on immigration, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles said that “Dreamers” should not... Read more
Bishops stand with 'Dreamers' as DACA battles continue
Catholic leaders have responded to developments in the legal battle over the DACA program, including a court order maintaining legal... Read more
How Los Angeles Catholics help the homeless
With growing numbers of people suffering homelessness in the expensive megalopolis of Los Angeles, Catholics and people of other religions... Read more
LA archdiocese hosts youth conference to inspire sanctity
More than 1,600 youth gathered at the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles this weekend for the third... Read more
Who founded America? Our Lady of Guadalupe, Archbishop Gomez says
The impact of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the Americas should encourage Christians in the U.S. to continue to evangelize,... Read more
Archbishop Gomez calls on Congress to pass Dream Act
Too many young people are threatened with deportation because their parents brought them to the U.S. without documentation, and Congress... Read more
Increasing homelessness a worrisome trend for Archbishop Gomez
The Archbishop of Los Angeles has urged a prayerful and prudent response to a housing crisis in his city, relating... Read more
US bishops: Immigration is a chance for hospitality, unity
Catholics should be working to create a “culture of encounter” that shows charity and empathy to immigrants, said leaders of... Read more
