Read and hear Archbishop Gomez's homilies. He provides insightful preaching on the scripture readings each week. These will provide you with a personal resource for private reflection on the Word of God.

Archbishop Gomez has been recognized as a vital voice in the Church today. Time Magazine named him one of the twenty-five most influential Hispanics in the United States. He is in demand as a speaker internationally. Here is a collection of many of the speeches he has made throughout the years.

“I want to do this evening is to encourage you, my sisters! To love with the heart of Jesus! To bring others to the heart of Jesus! To surround the people you know with the love of Christ and to extend the good news of his love so that it embraces and surrounds everyone you come in contact with. “

Read the complete text of Archbishop Gomez’s presentation to the Catholic Women’s Conference, September 12, 2009 at the McDonald Family Center @ St. Matthew’s Church.

(English)

Speeches Archive

On January 1, 2008 a reorganization of the USCCB went into effect. One of the results of this was the creation of one of the largest committees of the Bishops' Conference, the Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church. I was honored to be elected first chairman of this committee at the bishops' November 2007 annual meeting in Baltimore.

It is a source of great pride to see the universal Church well represented in our Committee and to be entrusted by the USCCB with the task of furthering the participation of all God's People in the life of the Church.

Biography
Coat of Arms

Archbishop's Corner

Homily

Today's Catholic
Newspaper Column

Al Partir El Pan
Weekly Spanish-language recording of biblical reflections
Español

Archbishop Gomez's Web Page

Bishop Cantu's Blog

When the issues and the circumstances require it, Archbishop Gomez has issued statements on a variety of events and subjects. Click below to read these statements.

We are fast approaching an historic and critical moment which will in many ways define who are as a nation, what we value, and how we live. The national debate on healthcare has brought to light some key moral issues which are of grave concern to Catholics, other and people of good will in the United States. As the debate over a health care reform bill continues, the joint statement made by Archbishop Gomez and Bishop Cantu remains relevant and to the point as the they joined the Bishops of the United States advocating a bill that would provide the protection of human life, coverage for the immigrants and the poor, and protection of the long standing moral freedoms of conscience our constitution has provided throughout our history.

Click here to read their letter in its entirety.

Statements Archive

On the second Tuesday of each month, Archbishop Gomez hosts his live television show on Catholic Television of San Antonio, CTSA, Time Warner Channel 15, called "Matters of Faith". The program features interaction with a live studio audience and the Archbishop takes calls from the viewing audience as well.

Watch the April 14, 2009 program where Archbishop Gomez discusses the call to the priesthood.

Watch past episodes of "Matters of Faith"

Matters of Faith is made possible through the generous support of Christus Santa Rosa Health Care and Our Lady of the Lake University

Today's Catholic, the Archdiocese of San Antonio's official newspaper, publishes the Archbishop's column in every issue. Each column provides succinct instruction and commentary on important issues and the teaching of the Church.

below to read the past columns

Archbishop Gomez takes seriously his responsibility as teacher of the faith to the people he serves. Since his arrival in San Antonio in 2005 he has issued two important pastoral letters to help people understand how to know Jesus and to seek out the forgiveness of the Father. Click below to read his pastoral letters in their entirety.

Pastoral Letters