Father Puhlman was born on July 18, 1949, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Margaret and Albert Puhlman. He was one of four siblings: Peggy, Martha, and Albert Jr. The family moved to California when he was nine, where he completed school and began his journey in religious life with the Salesians of Don Bosco. Later, he pursued priestly formation in the Diocese of Orange and was ordained on June 9, 1984, by Most Rev. William Johnson.

Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D. celebrated Mass at the newly established St. John Paul II Parish in Inspirada, NV on Sunday, October 20, marking a significant moment for the local Catholic community. This special liturgy drew parishioners and guests from across the region, all eager to witness the historic occasion and participate in the solemn Mass.

Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D. is pleased to announce his appointment of Steve Schmitt as the Director of Development for the Archdiocese of Las Vegas. As Director of Development, Schmitt will direct all major fundraising programs, and assist in establishing new fundraising opportunities which will support the various ministries and programs in the Archdiocese.

All are invited to the Mass of Sending Forth for our Seminarians of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas! Please join Archbishop Thomas and Bishop Gordon on August 30, 2024 at Saint Anne Catholic Church as we offer prayers and blessings upon Magnus Igbokwe, Simon Tran, Sean-Matthew Flores, Robert Martinez, German-Andres Ramirez, Juanpablo Macias, Gino Esposito, Ernesto Juarez, Josue Del Toro, and Michael Maddox for the next year. We will fellowship together for a light reception after the Mass!

The 10th Eucharistic Congress concluded Sunday in Indianapolis, drawing over 50,000 pilgrims from around the world to the Indiana Convention Center. Among the pilgrims, 50 were with the Archdiocese of Las Vegas, and an additional 25 pilgrims from Las Vegas traveled to Indianapolis for the four-day Congress. They were accompanied by Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D., and Auxiliary Bishop Gregory Gordon.

Employees from the Archdiocese of Las Vegas spent their morning on June 7, volunteering at Catholic Charities serving meals and helping in the dining area. 

Fr. "AJ" Sales and Fr. Michael Williams were Ordained to the Priesthood on May 25th at Guardian Angel Cathedral by Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D., for the Archdiocese of Las Vegas.

Archbishop George Leo Thomas Ph.D. is pleased to announce the following Priest appointments.  (All are effective July 1, 2024 unless indicated otherwise.)

St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church held its first parish picnic in nine years on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Lone Mountain Regional Park.

On May 25, Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D., will ordain Deacon Michael Williams and Deacon AJ Sales to the Priesthood during a festive Mass at Guardian Angel Cathedral. 

During the Liturgical Season of Easter in Las Vegas, Confirmation season is in full swing. Numerous Parishes are taking this time to welcome Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D., Auxiliary Bishop Gregory W. Gordon, and Retired Bishop Richard Higgins as they preside over Confirmation Mass, imparting the Holy Spirit upon the faithful. In the Archdiocese of Las Vegas, the Confirmation Classes have ranged from 10 to over 200. 

Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D. celebrated the Triduum at Guardian Angel Cathedral in Las Vegas. Below

Pastoral leaders from around the Archdiocese gathered together on March 21 for the annual Chrism Day with talks by Fr. Mark R. Francis, CSV. After the talks, the faithful gathered with Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D., Bishop Gregory W. Gordon, and concelebrating priests for the Chrism Mass. Both events were held at Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic Church in Las Vegas. 

Parishioners from throughout the Archdiocese of Las Vegas gathered at Liberty High School in Henderson for the first Mass of the newest parish, St. John Paul II.

The Archdiocese of Las Vegas has received notification from the Diocese of Santa Rosa in California of the involuntary laicization of Mr. Adam Kotas, formerly of the Diocese of Santa Rosa, who briefly served in Las Vegas.

The Rite of Election took place in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, with Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D., presiding over the Rite of Election.

Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D., celebrated the Pastoral installation of Fr. Jea Sik Park at St. Paul Jung Ha Sun on February 18. The Mass is a formal celebration of the installation of a Pastor at the Parish. 

Love was in the air as the Archdiocese of Las Vegas celebrated a special Jubilee Mass at Guardian Angel Cathedral, just in time for Valentine's Day. The special celebration was for couples who have reached significant milestones in their marriages, marking 10, 25, 50, or other noteworthy Catholic wedding anniversaries.