Read Pastoral Reflection on Fiducia Supplicans for the Priests, Deacons, and Faithful of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas by Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D.
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The ARCHDiocese of las vegas Coat of Arms
is composed of four main sections.The first and main section of the design is gold (yellow) to reflect the arid desert region of the Southwestern United States and, in particular, Nevada, which makes up most of the Archdiocese. This field is surrounded by a blue indented chief which gives symbolic representation to the many mountains in the landscape under the deep blue western sky.
The third portion is the blue and silver (white) wavy bars at the base of the design. They honor the Colorado River whose waters are such a significant part of the region. Finally, at the center of the design is a Joshua Tree, technically known as the Yucca Brevifolia, which is indigenous to the area. This particular type of yucca tree is called the Joshua Tree because of the sword-shaped leaves, on outstretched limbs, recalling the posture of the prophet Joshua as he pointed his spear at the city of Ai, as recorded in the old testament (Joshua 8:18).
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FACTS ABOUT THE DIOCESE OF LAS VEGAS
The Archdiocese of Las Vegas comprises five counties -- Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln, Nye and White Pine -- and covers 39,683 square miles. The Diocese was established on March 21, 1995, as the Diocese of Las Vegas by his Holiness Pope John Paul II; Canonical Erection of the Diocese on June 28, 1995. On May 30, 2023 Las Vegas was elevated to the status of an Archdiocese; Mass of Canonical Establishment held on October 16, 2024. Patrons of the Diocese: The Holy Family; Co-Patrons St. Peter and St. Paul. Statistics updated from 2018 end-of-year reports.
Legal Title: The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Las Vegas, a Corporation SolePERSONNEL
Archbishop -- 1, Archbishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D.
Auxiliary Bishop --1, Bishop Gregory W. Gordon, STL
Bishop Emeritus -- 1, Bishop Joseph A. Pepe, J.C.D.
Bishop in residence -- 1, Bishop Richard B. Higgins, bishop emeritus of the Military Ordinate
Priests
Diocesan Active Priests -- 20
Retired, Sick or Absent -- 17
Diocesan Priests assigned outside of the Archdiocese -- 1
Retired, Sick or Absent -- 13
Religious Priests Residing in the Archdiocese -- 26
Extern Priests Residing in the Archdiocese -- 24
Newly Ordained -- 1
Total Priests in the Archdiocese -- 8
Permanent Deacons in the Archdiocese -- 26
Religious Brothers -- 5
Religious Sisters -- 14 (includes the Dominican Sisters with St. Rose Dignity Health).PARISHES
Cathedral -- 1
Shrines -- 1
Missions -- 5
Parishes -- 31
With Resident Pastors -- 18
Without Resident Pastors -- 12WELFARE
Special Centers for Social Services
Number of centers/facilities -- 17
Catholic Hospitals -- 1, with three separate campuses
Number of centers/facilities -- 17EDUCATION
High School -- 1
High Schools Students -- 1,479
Elementary Schools -- 6
Elementary Schools Students -- 1,918
Religious Education
Seminarians -- 10
High Schools Students -- 3,059
Elementary Schools Students -- 18,140
Catechists --1,705
Full Time Teachers
Priests and Religious -- 2
Lay Teachers -- 212VITAL STATISTICS
Receptions into the Church:
Infant Baptism Total -- 4,378
Adult Baptism Total -- 161
Received into full Communion -- 312
First Communions -- 4,226
Confirmations -- 2,094
Marriages
Catholic -- 432
Interfaith -- 166
Funerals -- 831
Total Catholic population -- 620,000
Total population -- 2,263,946
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