Members of the Roman Catholic community in the San Gabriel Valley welcomed a new bishop to their area on Saturday, Nov. 4.
The installation Mass of new Auxiliary Bishop Brian Nunes for the San Gabriel Pastoral Region of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles was held at the San Gabriel Mission Catholic Church.
Archbishop Jose Gomez led the Mass, joined by more than 100 parishioners and other members of the archdiocese, as Bishop Nunes filled the role once held by the late David O’Connell.
“I am humbled by the Holy Father’s trust in naming me a Bishop and honored by the decision of Archbishop Gomez to appoint me to the San Gabriel Pastoral Region, a vibrantly diverse area of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles,” Nunes said in a statement.
The region includes East Los Angeles, San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, with 66 parishes, 14 high schools, and Mission San Gabriel Archangel – the first church founded in the Archdiocese in 1771. Liturgies are celebrated in English, Spanish, Chinese, and a variety of other languages.
“Of course, the region has its challenges too, most notably the need to heal after the shocking death of Bishop Dave O’Connell earlier this year,” he added. “So I ask for prayers for myself and for all the Catholics of the region during this time of transition.”
During the Mass, Archbishop Jose Gomez asked for prayers for the new bishop as he continues his ministry. Gomez said he is confident Nunes will be able to do help fulfill the mission of the church in the region.
“We pray for bishops especially today, for you Bishop Brian, we pray that you always give your best and speak of Jesus and follow his example and we pray that you lead us in his humble way and service to others,” Gomez said during the homily.
The deans, regional office staff, regional pastoral council, deacons, and lay ministry leaders who will be helping him serve the pastoral region were also introduced to Bishop Nunes during the installation.
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