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