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New Laredo bishop to be ordained on June 30
By Alex Cano at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Father John J. Gomez will be ordained and installed as the second Bishop of Laredo on June 30.Gomez will succeed Bishop James Tamayo, who led the Diocese of Laredo for more than 25 years.The ordination Mass is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at the Sames Auto Arena, located at ...
Key takeaway Gomez will succeed Bishop James Tamayo, who led the Diocese of Laredo for more than 25 years.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The upcoming ordination of Father John J. Gomez as the second Bishop of Laredo marks a significant transition for the local Catholic community. With Bishop James Tamayo's more than 25 years of leadership coming to a close, Gomez's installation will likely bring new perspectives and priorities to the Diocese of Laredo. The choice of the Sames Auto Arena as the venue for the ordination Mass suggests that the event is expected to draw a large and diverse crowd, reflecting the bishop's role as a unifying figure for Catholics in South Texas. As Gomez prepares to take the helm, local residents may be watching to see how he will engage with the community and address issues relevant to Laredo, such as education, social services, and economic development. The presence of bishops from Texas, the US, and Mexico at the ordination ceremony also underscores the Diocese of Laredo's connections to the broader regional and international Catholic community.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Father John J. Gomez will be ordained and installed as the second Bishop of Laredo on June 30.Gomez will succeed Bishop James Tamayo, who led the Diocese of Laredo for more than 25 years.The ordination Mass is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at the Sames Auto Arena, located at ...
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