Posts Tagged ‘LA’

Bishops on Gomez

As most of you (if not all of you) are aware, this morning the Holy Father made one of the most significant appointments of his pontificate, naming Archbishop Jose H. Gomez as Coadjutor-Archbishop of Los Angeles, which is the largest diocese in the United States. Throughout the day, bishops from across the country have been [...]

“God will Help me to be Faithful and to Serve His People”

This morning, Archbishop Jose Gomez issued a statement on the website for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles where he explained the tremendously overwhelming task that the Church is now asking him to undertake. Below is the statement in full:
I hope you’ll forgive me if my comments are brief. This is the kind of moment [...]

Gomez to LA

In just a few hours, the people of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will meet their new Coadjutor-Archbishop, Archbishop Jose Gomez from the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Below is the announcement from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Pope Benedict XVI has named Archbishop José H. Gomez of San Antonio, 58, as Coadjutor Archbishop of [...]

Historic Day for the US Church

A very early good morning to all of you! Last evening, reports were emerging from the west coast about the possible announcement of a Coadjutor Archbishop for Los Angeles. (Let’s just say that this young seminarian was watching those reports rather closely.) Well, this morning it has become official.
According to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles‘ [...]