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Portrait of Most Rev. John Gomez

Photo: David Gomez Jr./Laredo Morning Times

His Excellency

Most Rev. John Gomez

Bishop

Diocese of Laredo

Born: December 15, 1975 · Santa Rosa de Cabal · Age 50
Ordained priest: May 23, 2009
Ordained bishop: June 30, 2026
Rite: Latin

A priest for 17 years, 5 months

A bishop for 3 months

24 years, 1 month until canonical retirement

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Dec 1975

Born

December 15, 1975 · Santa Rosa de Cabal

May 2009

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 23, 2009

May 2026

Appointed Bishop of Laredo

May 1, 2026 · Laredo, Texas, United States

Jun 2026

Ordained Bishop

June 30, 2026 · Sames Auto Arena, Laredo, TX

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Installed as Bishop of Laredo

June 30, 2026 · Laredo, Texas, United States