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The Archdiocese of Las Vegas gathered in solemn celebration for the annual Chrism Mass at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, newly dedicated just last month, marking a significant moment in the life of the local Church.

The Archdiocese of Las Vegas celebrated a significant moment in its continued growth and pastoral mission as Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D. dedicated a new church for St. John Neumann Parish, formally setting the sacred space apart for worship and community life.

Archbishop George Leo Thomas and Bishop Gregory W. Gordon of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas have issued the following statement following the shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia during Hanukkah celebrations.

The Archdiocese of Las Vegas and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came together this morning for their first collaborative food drive, marking a new milestone of interfaith cooperation in Southern Nevada. A full semi-truck of over 32,000 pounds of food was delivered for distribution through Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and Catholic food pantries at Parishes across the valley ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The food came from the Bishops' Central Storehouse of The Church of Jesus Christ in Salt Lake City, Utah.

A delegation of approximately 65 young people and adult leaders from the Archdiocese of Las Vegas traveled to Indianapolis this week for the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), joining more than 16,000 teens from across the country for days of prayer, worship, service, and fellowship under the theme “I Am.” The Las Vegas group included teens from St. Joseph, Husband of Mary; St. John Neumann; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton; St. John Paul II; and La Virgen de Guadalupe in Mesquite.

The Archdiocese of Las Vegas is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Neal Umphress as President of Bishop Gorman High School, effective November 3, 2025.

The Archdiocese of Las Vegas has released a groundbreaking new documentary, A Journey of Hope: The Story of the Catholic Church in Southern Nevada, chronicling the Church’s 30-year history as a diocese and the 250-year legacy of faith first brought to Nevada by early missionaries.

Catholic bishops, priests, and hundreds of faithful gathered along the U.S.–Mexico border on Sunday, October 12, for a powerful demonstration of faith and unity in support of migrants and refugees. The Binational Encuentro: Migrants, Pilgrims of Hope brought together representatives from more than two dozen dioceses across the United States and Mexico to process, pray, and celebrate Mass as one Church without borders.

Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D., Bishop Gregory W. Gordon, and the Catholic faithful of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas, extend their heartfelt condolences to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to the family and friends of President Russell M. Nelson upon his passing.

Political discourse must never be stained by bloodshed. As Catholics, we are called to uphold the dignity of every person, created in the image of God, and to build communities rooted in peace and respect. At this painful moment, we must recommit ourselves to dialogue over diatribe, to listening rather than shouting, and to seeking common ground without resorting to violence.

These remarks were sent to Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D. by Rabbi Sanford “Sandy” Akselrad and Stefanie Tuzman, President & CEO of Jewish Nevada following the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis on August 27, 2025.

With great joy, the Archdiocese of Las Vegas celebrated the Priesthood Ordination of Fr. Magnus Obqoke on Friday, May 30, at Guardian Angel Cathedral. Surrounded by clergy, family, and faithful, Deacon Magnus was ordained by Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D., to the Priesthood.

Archbishop George Leo Thomas Ph.D. is pleased to announce the following Priest appointments.

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement on the election of a new Pope.

On May 8, 2025, the College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Prevost, who has taken the name Pope Leo XIV, as the next Pope of the Catholic Church. Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D., and Auxiliary Bishop Gregory W. Gordon join the laity, religious, and clergy of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas in expressing profound joy and gratitude at the election of our new Pope.

Nearly 800 faithful gathered at Guardian Angel Cathedral on Friday, April 25 for a Memorial Mass honoring the life and legacy of Pope Francis. Presided over by the Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D., Archbishop of Las Vegas, the liturgy was marked by reverence, gratitude, and deep reflection on the Holy Father’s enduring impact on the global Church and the local faithful alike.