Las Vegas

Beneficiary of Las Vegas’ Adopt-A-Seminarian Program In August 2021, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem ordained to the priesthood Louis Salman. Sir Joe and Dame Connie Micatrotto personally sponsored his studies at the Latin Seminary in Beit Jala under the Adopt-A-Seminarian Program. Now, he is Father Louis Salman! What a blessing! For 2020-21, the entire LV

On July 16, 2021, the Las Vegas diocese ordained Msgr. Gregory Gordon, KC*HS, as its first Auxiliary Bishop. The ordination was held at the Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer in Las Vegas. More than 1,500 attended the memorable event including 100 members of the Equestrian Order, nominees, 15 bishops, and Cardinal Roger Mahony.

Despite COVID-19, our support for the children and religious of Bethlehem’s Hogar Niño Dios project continues strong. Our hearts are always with the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and volunteers who provide the love and care needed by these poor, orphaned, or abandoned children with serious mental and physical handicaps.

The diocese is the second youngest in the United States and the top three in growth in North America. We celebrated this milestone during our in-person mid-year meeting in April 2021, attended by 120 EOHSJ members and other well-wishers. We are so blest now to have four bishops in residence in Las Vegas. The yummy