Gregory Gordon (bishop)
Gregory William Gordon | |
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| Auxiliary Bishop of Las Vegas Titular Bishop of Nova Petra | |
| Diocese | Las Vegas |
| Appointed | May 28, 2021 |
| Installed | July 16, 2021 |
| Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Nova Petra |
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| Ordination | January 16, 1988 by Daniel F. Walsh |
| Consecration | July 16, 2021 by George Leo Thomas, Joseph A. Pepe, and Daniel F. Walsh |
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| Born | October 4, 1960 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Motto | DOMINE DIC VERBO ET SANA |
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| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Gregory William Gordon (born October 4, 1960) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Las Vegas since 2021.
Early life and education[]
Gordon was born on October 4, 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1972, when he was age 11, the family moved to Boulder City, Nevada. In 1978, Gordon entered St. Joseph’s University, then moved to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, studying there until 1983. While in Philadelphia, Gordon saw Pope John II in his 1978 visit to that city; it solidified his intentions to become a priest.[1]
Gordon continued his studies in Rome, entering the Pontifical Gregorian University. He was awarded a Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB) in 1986. In 1987, he received a Licentiate of Sacred Theology (STL) from the Pontifical Lateran University (1987)[2]
Priesthood[]
Gordon was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Daniel Walsh on January 16, 1988 for the Diocese of Reno-Las Vegas.[3][4]After his ordination, Gordon was assigned as parochial vicar at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Las Vegas. He was moved in 1990 to a position as associate pastor and then administrator at St. Anne Parish in Las Vegas.
In 1992, Gordon left St. Anne to serve in the campus ministry at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas while also assuming the role as pastor pro tempore at St. Mary the Virgin Parish. In 1993, he was moved to Our Lady of Las Vegas Parish, where served as associate pastor. Gordon was relocated again in 1994 to become administrator and then pastoral administrator of St. Christopher parish in North Las Vegas, where he would remain for the next eight years. On March 21, 1995, Gordon was incardinated into the new Diocese of Las Vegas when it was split from the Diocese of Reno by John Paul II. In 2004, Gordon was named pastor at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Henderson, Nevada.[5]
In 2007, Gordon moved to Washington DC, where he was assigned to the Apostolic Nunciature. He served as secretary to the Apostolic Nuncio, first Archbishop Archbishop Pietro Sambi and later Archbishop Carlo Viganò. On May 21, 2009, Gordon was named a Chaplain of His Holiness by Pope Benedict XVI, which granted him the title of monsignor. [5]
Gordon returned to Las Vegas in 2014, where he was appointed pastor at St. Anne parish In 2020, he was named chancellor, moderator of the curia, and vicar general for the diocese.[2][6]
Episcopal career[]
Auxiliary Bishop of Las Vegas[]
On May 28, 2021, Gordon was named as the first auxiliary bishop of Las Vegas and the titular bishop of Nova Petra by Pope Francis. He received his episcopal consecration on July 16, 2021 from Bishop George Thomas, with Bishops Joseph A. Pepe and Daniel F. Walsh, serving as co-consecrators.[2][3][7][8]
In August 2021 Gordon stated that the Diocese of Las Vegas would not be issuing religious exemptions to parishioners to avoid taking the COVID-19 vaccine.[9]
See also[]
- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops of the United States
- Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References[]
- ^ Agency, Catholic News. "New Las Vegas auxiliary bishop inspired by John Paul II visit to become priest". www.catholicworldreport.com. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ a b c "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Las Vegas". Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ a b "Bishop Gregory William Gordon [Catholic-Hierarchy]". Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Diocese of Las Vegas [Catholic-Hierarchy]". Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ a b "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Las Vegas | USCCB". www.usccb.org. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ "Pope honors former Southern Nevada clergyman". Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Holy Father Pope Francis Names Diocese of Las Vegas' First Auxiliary Bishop". Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ "Pope Francis appoints 1st Las Vegas auxiliary bishop". Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ Lane, Tiffany (24 August 2021). "The Las Vegas Catholic Diocese won't be granting religious exemptions for vaccine". KSNV. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
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Episcopal succession[]
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- Bishops appointed by Pope Francis
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- People from Boulder City, Nevada
- Saint Joseph's University alumni
- St. Charles Borromeo Seminary alumni
- Pontifical Gregorian University alumni
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