José Horacio Gómez

Who is José Horacio Gómez?

José Horacio Gómez is a Mexican-born prelate of the Catholic Church in the United States, currently serving as the Archbishop of Los Angeles. He previously served as Auxiliary Bishop of Denver from 2001–2004 and as Archbishop of San Antonio from 2004–2010.

Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, Gómez was ordained a priest of Opus Dei in 1978 in Spain. Following his ordination, he worked for Opus Dei in several capacities in his native Mexico and in Texas. In 2001, he was appointed auxiliary bishop of Denver and was consecrated bishop that year. In 2004, he was appointed archbishop of San Antonio. In 2010, Gómez was appointed coadjutor archbishop of Los Angeles with immediate right of succession to Cardinal Roger Mahony, who was approaching his mandatory retirement age. He officially succeeded Mahony to become Archbishop of Los Angeles on March 1, 2011.

His episcopal motto is "Adeamus cum fiducia ad thronum gratiae," meaning "Let us confidently approach the throne of grace".