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Bishop George Leo Thomas, Ph.D. Shares USCCB’s Statement on
School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
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“There have been too many school shootings, too much killing of the innocent. Our Catholic
faith calls us to pray for those who have died and to bind the wounds of others, and we join our
prayers along with the community in Uvalde and Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller. As we do
so, each of us also needs to search our souls for ways that we can do more to understand this
epidemic of evil and violence and implore our elected officials to help us take action.”
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Bishop Thomas' 2022 CSA Reflection
Journeying Together ~ The Diocese in Mission
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Catholic Charities Honors Bishop Daniel F. Welsh and
Sally Ann Bedotto
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Catholic Charities recognized the longstanding
partnerships with the Most Reverend Daniel F. Walsh and Sally Ann
Bedotto have had with Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and the
greater community by honoring them at the 2022 Heart of Hope Awards
Luncheon, held April 13th at the Red Rock Resort. From left to right,
Auxillary Bishop Gregory W. Gordon, Bishop George Leo Thomas, Bishop
Joseph A. Pepe, Bishop Daniel F. Walsh, and Bishop Richard B. Higgins.
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Bishop Thomas releases statement encouraging Catholics to intensify prayers for the protection of the unborn.
 As Catholics, we believe in the sacredness of every human life, beginning at conception until natural death.
We hold that every child, born and unborn, has the right to life.
As we await the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the possible reversal of Roe and Casey, we urge everyone to intensify their prayers for the protection of God’s innocent unborn children, who are the most vulnerable among us.
We are hopeful the recent leak from the Supreme Court is a positive bellwether for the protection of unborn life.
Cautious optimism is the order of the day.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, hear our prayers as we endeavor to protect the innocent, unborn lives across our land.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
+George Leo Thomas
Bishop of Las Vegas
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Pope highlights need for community, evangelization, care for creation
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service
 VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Catholics of all ages are called to form strong faith communities, listen to and dialogue with others, reach out to share the Gospel and work to protect the environment, Pope Francis said in a series of speeches May 21.
Still using a wheelchair because of ongoing pain in his knee, Pope Francis had a busy day, meeting four separate groups in addition to holding three private meetings.
The pope's public appointments began with an apology to several hundred adolescents preparing for confirmation in the Archdiocese of Genoa; they had gathered in the small square between the pope's residence and St. Peter's Basilica.
"I've made you wait 35 minutes. I am sorry," the pope told them. "I heard the noise but had not finished the things I had to do first." Read more.
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Diocese of Las Vegas Implements Updated Covid Protocals
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In accordance with Governor Sisolak’s February 10, 2022 Emergency Directive No. 52 (“Directive 52”), the Diocesan Restoration Advisory Council and Bishop Thomas direct that the following protocols are to be implemented effective immediately, February 10, 2022:
Masks:
Pursuant to the Governors recent update Directives 24, 45, 47, 50 and 51 are hereby terminated. What this means for us:
The current mask mandates in all Diocesan buildings and schools has been rescinded. Masks will continue to be a useful tool and encouraged in times of high transmission for people with underlying health conditions, and for those who make a personal decision for the added protection of wearing a mask. Any employee/student or visitor may continue to wear a mask if they choose to do so.
If an outbreak of COVID-19 is identified by the local health authority on Diocesan property, masks and other mitigation measures may be required for all students and staff, and must be immediately implemented. Those mitigation measures will continue to be in effect until the local health authority determines the outbreak is concluded.
Quarantines and Isolations procedures for Positive Cases based on CDC guidance are still in effect. Any person, vaccinated or not, who tests positive will still be required to isolate for a five-day period. Upon returning after that five-day isolation period, the use of a face mask is still recommended indoors and outside for days six through day 10.
We ask your continued cooperation and patience as the CDC, Southern Nevada Health District, Clark County, and the State of Nevada Governor’s Office continue to update and modify their requirements.
Please continue taking all of the necessary precautions, including frequent hand washing, and keeping your hands away from your face, etc.
For schools, this mandate becomes effective at the end of the school day today, February 10, 2022.
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Date: September 28, 2021
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Notice to the Roman Catholic Clergy and Faithful of the
Diocese of Las Vegas
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On July 28, 2021, Father Adam Kotas abandoned his parish in the Diocese of Santa Rosa and defected from the Roman Catholic Church. At present, he is a member of the schismatic Polish National Catholic Church (PNCC) founded in 1897 by Reverend Francis Hodur, who led Pennsylvania parishioners away from the Roman Catholic Church.
For a period of three years, Father Kotas was “on loan” to the Diocese of Las Vegas before voluntarily returning to his home Diocese of Santa Rosa. He is using his prior association and charismatic preaching style to entice uninformed Catholics into the PNCC. Read more/sequin leyendo
Statements regarding Adam Kotas Click HERE
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COVID-19 Bishop Thomas' Letters
COVID-19 News Updates
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