Diocese of Las Vegas

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Bishop George Leo Thomas.

Meet the U.S.’s newest archbishop and leader of the Church in Las Vegas

Jun 28, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Archbishop George Leo Thomas will receive the pallium from the pope at a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday,... Read more

The Vatican has announced that Bishop George Leo Thomas will be the first metropolitan archbishop of Las Vegas.

Pope Francis elevates Las Vegas to a metropolitan archdiocese

May 30, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican announced on May 30 that Bishop George Leo Thomas will be the first metropolitan archbishop of Las Vegas. Read more

Mark Wahlberg starts as Father Stuart Long in "Father Stu: Reborn."

‘There is power in suffering’: Meet the bishop who ordained the real-life Father Stu

Feb 4, 2023

By Aaron Lambert

Father Stuart Long was ordained a priest by Bishop George Leo Thomas in 2007 after God took the crooked lines... Read more

Bishop George Thomas of Las Vegas.

Las Vegas bishop asks pro-abortion Catholic politicians not to present themselves for Holy Communion

Feb 1, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

The Bishop of Las Vegas, responding to a pro-abortion column written by a Catholic politician, has asked all Catholic politicians... Read more

Bishop-elect Gregory Gordon.

New Las Vegas auxiliary bishop inspired by John Paul II visit to become priest

May 28, 2021

By Courtney Mares

The bishop-elect has served as vicar general of the Diocese of Las Vegas since 2020. Read more

Bishop George Leo Thomas.

Pope Francis taps Helena bishop as new head of Las Vegas diocese

Feb 28, 2018

By Elise Harris

Bishop George Leo Thomas, who until now has led the Diocese of Helena, will be taking the reins in Las... Read more