Francisco Jesús Orozco Mengíbar
Bishop Francisco Jesús Orozco Mengibar is the current bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Guadix, Spain.[1]
Most Reverend Francisco Jesús Orozco Mengíbar | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Guadix | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Granada |
| Diocese | Guadix |
| Appointed | 30 October 2018 |
| Predecessor | Ginés Ramón García Beltrán |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 9 July 1995 by Bishop José Antonio Infantes Florido |
| Consecration | 22 December 2018 at Guadix Cathedral |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 23, 1970 Villafranca de Córdoba, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Lateran University |
| Coat of arms |  |
Early Life & Education
Francisco was born on 23 April 1970 in Villafranca de Córdoba, Spain.[2] He has acquired bachelor's degree in theology from Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid and a licentiate and a doctorate in fundamental theology from Pontifical Lateran University.[3][4]
Priesthood
Francisco received his priestly ordination from Bishop José Antonio Infantes Florido on 9 July 1995.[5]
Episcopate
On 30 October 2018, Pope Francis appointed Francisco bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Guadix. His episcopal ordination took place on 22 December 2018 at Guadix Cathedral.[6]
References
- "Diocese of Guadix, Spain". GCatholic. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
- Cheney, David M. "Father Francisco Jesús Orozco Mengibar [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
- "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
- "Francisco Jesús Orozco Mengíbar, nuevo obispo de Guadix". Vida Nueva - Revista y portal de noticias religiosas y de Iglesia (in Spanish). 2018-10-30. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
- Press, Europa (2018-10-30). "El Papa nombra obispo de Guadix (Granada) al sacerdote Francisco Jesús Orozco Mengíbar". europapress.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-11-10.
- Comunicación, Oficina de. "D. Francisco Jesús Orozco Mengíbar, nuevo obispo de Guadix - Diócesis de Guadix" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-11-10.
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