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asdasdU.S. Bishops’ Initiative to Inform Communities on the Danger of Abortion Pills Includes Prayer, Education, and Advocacy
U.S. Bishops’ Initiative to Inform Communities on the Danger of Abortion Pills Includes Prayer, Education, and Advocacy August 18, 2026 The Most Reverend John J. Gomez, Bishop of Laredo, and the Diocese of Laredo join the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in supporting a nationwide invitation to prayer and action in defense of human life. We ask our community to join us in prayer, through the intercession of St. Joseph, Defender of Life, for unborn children, mothers, and […]
Press Conference May 1st: Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop James Tamayo of the Diocese of Laredo; Appoints Reverend John Gomez as Successor
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop James A. Tamayo, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Laredo, and has appointed Reverend John Jairo Gomez as Bishop-elect of Laredo. Father Gomez is a priest of the Diocese of Tyler and currently serves as the vicar general of the diocese.
Ordination of Rev. Mr. Johnny Alexis Hernandez to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood
With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Diocese of Laredo joyfully invites the faithful to the Priestly Ordination of Rev. Mr. Johnny Alexis Hernandez.This celebration marks a historic moment in the life of our local Church as The Most Rev. John J. Gomez, Bishop of the Diocese of Laredo, presides over his first priestly ordination as our bishop. Together, we give thanks for the gift of the priesthood and pray for Rev. Mr. Johnny as he prepares to begin […]
Catholic Charities
Together, we can help our brothers and sisters rebuild. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Laredo is collecting cleaning supplies to assist families recovering from the recent flooding in Zavala County. More than 410 families in our diocesan communities of Batesville, La Pryor, and Crystal City are in need of our support as they begin to rebuild their homes and their lives. Every donation, no matter the size, is a tangible sign of Christ’s love and compassion for those in […]
Join our Team
The Diocese of Laredo welcomes applications for current job openings through the Office of Human Resources. If you are interested in applying for a position, a completed application for employment is required, please e-mail, mail or deliver the application to the Office of Human Resources. Resumes are not accepted. Download Application The Office of Human Resources receives job openings from within the boundaries of the Diocese of Laredo, and open positions are frequently updated. If you would like additional information, […]