George Leo Thomas

George Leo Thomas (born May 19, 1950) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who has served as Archbishop of Las Vegas since 2023. He has been the ordinary of the diocese since 2018, when it was still a suffragan see. He previously served as Bishop of Helena from 2004 to 2018 and as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Seattle from 1999 to 2004.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

George Leo Thomas
Metropolitan Archbishop of Las Vegas
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseLas Vegas
SeeLas Vegas
AppointedMay 30, 2023
Predecessor
Orders
OrdinationMay 22, 1976
by Raymond Hunthausen
ConsecrationJanuary 28, 2000
by Alexander Joseph Brunett, William S. Skylstad, and Carlos Arthur Sevilla
Personal details
Born
George Leo Thomas

(1950-05-19) May 19, 1950
DenominationRoman Catholic
ParentsGeorge and Mary (née Cronin) Thomas
Previous post(s)
  • Bishop of Las Vegas (2018–2023)
  • Bishop of Helena (2004-2018)
  • Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle and Titular Bishop of Vagrauta (2000–2004)
Alma mater
MottoChrist our light
Ordination history of
George Leo Thomas
History
Priestly ordination
Ordained byRaymond Hunthausen
DateMay 22, 1976
PlaceArchdiocese of Seattle
Episcopal consecration
Principal consecratorAlexander Brunett
Co-consecrators
DateJanuary 28, 2000
PlaceSt. James Cathedral, Seattle, Washington
Archdiocese of Seattle
Episcopal succession
Bishops consecrated by George Leo Thomas as principal consecrator
Gregory W. GordonJuly 16, 2021
Styles of
George Leo Thomas
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleArchbishop
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