Archbishop Gomez has been recognized as a vital voice in the Church today. Time
Magazine named him one of the twenty-five most influential Hispanics in the
United States. Below is a collection of many of the statements, speeches and writings issued
within the last several years. (Adobe PDF required)
Statement on new federal rules requiring religious & other employers to provide contraceptive coverage in their health insurance plans
February 13, 2012
Statement on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision on Proposition 8 [english/spanish]
February 7, 2012
This culture of death will one day pass away
L'Osservatore Romano
February 1, 2012
- A Time for Catholic Action and Catholic Voices
'On the Square' Column, First Things Magazine
January 25, 2012
Pastoral Statement from Archbishop Gomez regarding Bishop Gabino Zavala [english/spanish]
January 6, 2012
Appointment of Msgr. James Loughnane as Episcopal Vicar for the San Gabriel Pastoral Region
January 4, 2012
Statement on the Resignation of Bishop Gabino Zavala
January 4, 2012
- Defending Our First Freedom
'On the Square' Column, First Things Magazine
October 25, 2011
"Greater America": The Hispanic Mission and the New Evangelization
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles
October 16, 2011
Statement on Gov. Brown's signing of Assembly Bill 499
October 10, 2011
"Guardians and Servants of Human Life": Formation and Mission in Catholic Healthcare
Catholic Medical Association Meeting, Avondale, AZ
October 8, 2011
Statement on Gov. Brown's signing of the Second Part of the CA DREAM ACT
October 8, 2011
The Future of the Catholic Church in America and the Challenge to C.A.L.L.
Catholic Association of Latino Leaders, Denver, CO
August 13, 2011
Remarks on Immigration Policy
Knights of Columbus Supreme Council Meeting, Denver, CO
August 3, 2011
Immigration and the "Next Amercia": Perspectives from Our History
Napa Institute, Napa, CA
July 28, 2011
- To Live Each Day with Dignity
'On the Square' Column, First Things Magazine
July 14, 2011
TAC Commencement Address
Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA
May 14, 2011
USC Baccalaureate Keynote Address
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
May 12, 2011
Three Practical Points for Developing a Spirituality of Work
Legatus of Pasadena, Pasadena, CA
May 4, 2011
- A Heroic Witness to Holiness
'On the Square' Column, First Things Magazine
May 2, 2011
Statement on the Beatification of Blessed Pope John Paul II
April 29, 2011
The Immigration Debate and U.S.-Mexico Relations: A Catholic Perspective [english/spanish]
Address at the Catholic University of America
March 21, 2011
Statement on the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan
March 11, 2011
"Lent and the pilgrimage of the prodigal son" [english/spanish]
Lenten Message 2011, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
March 9, 2011
Archbishop's Archives:
Addresses, Statements & Writings as teh Archbishop of San Antonio