Archbishop Jose Gomez at the Cathedral of Our Lady Of The Angels. Photo via Wikimedia CommonsArchbishop Jose H. Gomez received an honorary doctor of humane letters degree from Loyola Marymount University Tuesday in recognition of his dedication to social justice and the future of Catholic education.
LMU President Timothy Law Snyder called Gomez a “courageous and compassionate man of God.”
“Archbishop Gomez is a champion of human rights, social justice, and Catholic education,” Snyder said.
“He espouses love and upholds the dignity of society’s most vulnerable citizens. His heart knows no borders and his transformative leadership impacts the Catholic community of Los Angeles and beyond.”
Gomez said receiving the degree was “a real honor for me and I am humbled.”
“Our Catholic colleges and universities shape the future leaders of our nation, giving them the educational tools and values to make a positive impact in our society,” Gomez said. “This is a historic moment in history and institutions, such as LMU, have an important role to play.”
—City News Service