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	A Snapshot of New LA Archbishop Jose Gomez By Archbishop Jose H. Gomez The Associated Press April 6, 2010 http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jDen_NKWq-yFODe4Mjkb76D_a-UgD9ETQNJO0 Name: Archbishop Jose H. Gomez. Birthdate: Dec. 26, 1951. Age: 58. Birthplace: Monterrey, Mexico. Family: Parents deceased. Three older sisters, one younger sister. Current residence: San Antonio, Texas. Current positions: Archbishop of San Antonio and newly appointed coadjutor, in line to head the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the largest archdiocese in the U.S. with 5 million members. Education: Bachelor's degree in theology from University of Navarre (Rome campus), 1978. Doctorate from University of Navarre (Pamplona, Spain campus), 1980. Also has bachelor's degrees in accounting and philosophy. Experience: Ordained as a priest of the Opus Dei Prelature in 1978 in Spain. Appointed auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Denver in 2001. Appointed archbishop of the Diocese of San Antonio in 2005. Named coadjutor to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and successor to Cardinal Roger Mahony on Tuesday. Current chair-elect of the Committee on Migrants and Refugee Services for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Other: San Antonio Spurs basketball fan. Certified public accountant.
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