Luis Miranda Rivera
Luis Miranda Rivera (born January 24, 1954) is an Puerto Rican priest of the Catholic Church and will serve as bishop for the Diocese of Fajardo-Humacao in 2020.
Luis Miranda Rivera | |
|---|---|
| Bishop-Elect of Fajardo-Humacao | |
| Archdiocese | San Juan |
| Diocese | Fajardo-Humacao |
| Appointed | May 16, 2020 |
| Predecessor | Eusebio Ramos Morales |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | September 14, 1984 by Luis Aponte Martínez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1954 Santurce, Puerto Rico |
Biography
On September 14, 1984, Miranda Rivera was ordained to the priesthood. Pope Francis appointed Miranda Rivera bishop for the Diocese of Fajardo-Humacao on May 16, 2020. Luis Miranda Rivera has a Bachelor's degree in Arts with a concentration in Philosophy from Bayamón Central University and a Bachelor's degree in theology of Religious Life from the University of Salamanca in Spain.[1] [2] [3] In 2020, Miranda Rivera will be consecrated as a bishop.
See also
- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of Puerto Rico
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops of the United States
- Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References
- "Resignations and Appointments, 16.05.2020". Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- "Religioso carmelita es el nuevo Obispo de la Diócesis de Fajardo-Humacao". Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- "El papa Francisco nombra nuevo obispo para la diócesis de Fajardo-Humacao". Retrieved May 16, 2020.
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