Gregory Gordon (bishop)
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| Motto | Domine dic verbo et sana (Lord say the word and heal) |
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Gregory William Gordon (born October 4, 1960) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as the first auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Las Vegas in Nevada since 2021.
Biography
Early life and education
Gordon was born on October 4, 1960, in
Gordon continued his studies in Rome, living at the
Priesthood
Gordon was ordained to the
After his ordination, the diocese assigned Gordon as
On March 21, 1995, Gordon was incardinated into the new Diocese of Las Vegas when John Paul II separated it from the
In 2007, Gordon moved to Washington, D.C., where he was assigned to the
Gordon returned to Las Vegas in 2014, where he was appointed pastor at St. Anne Parish In 2020, Bishop George Leo Thomas named Gordon as chancellor, moderator of the curia, and vicar general for the diocese.[3][7]
Auxiliary Bishop of Las Vegas
On May 28, 2021, Gordon was named as the first auxiliary bishop of Las Vegas and titular bishop of Nova Petra by Pope Francis. He received his episcopal consecration on July 16, 2021, at the Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer in Las Vegas from Bishop George Leo Thomas, with Bishops Joseph A. Pepe and Daniel F. Walsh serving as co-consecrators.[3][4][8][9]
In August 2021, Gordon stated that the diocese would not issue religious exemptions to parishioners to avoid taking the COVID-19 vaccine.[10] As of 2024, Gordon continued to serve as vicar general and moderator of the curia.[2]
See also
- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops of the United States
- Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References
- ^ Agency, Catholic News. "New Las Vegas auxiliary bishop inspired by John Paul II visit to become priest". www.catholicworldreport.com. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ a b c d "Biography, Most Reverend Gregory W. Gordon, STL". Archdiocese of Las Vegas. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Las Vegas". US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ a b "Bishop Gregory William Gordon [Catholic-Hierarchy]". Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Diocese of Las Vegas [Catholic-Hierarchy]". Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Las Vegas | USCCB". www.usccb.org. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ "Pope honors former Southern Nevada clergyman". Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Holy Father Pope Francis Names Diocese of Las Vegas' First Auxiliary Bishop". Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ "Pope Francis appoints 1st Las Vegas auxiliary bishop". Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ Lane, Tiffany (24 August 2021). "The Las Vegas Catholic Diocese won't be granting religious exemptions for vaccine". KSNV. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
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