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Jorge Manuel López

1918 – 2006

Catholic archbishop

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About Jorge Manuel López

Lived 1918 – 2006 (aged 88). Jorge Manuel López was an Argentine metropolitan, catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Jorge Manuel López (5 June 1918 – 22 December 2006) was a bishop. He was born in Rosario, Santa Fe Province, where he was ordained priest in 1942. He was appointed auxiliary bishop in the city's diocese on 20 May 1968. He then led the Archdiocese of Corrientes, starting on 5 April 1972, and was appointed Archbishop of Rosario on 19 January 1983, where he served for ten years. He retired from this post upon reaching the age of 75, on 20 November 1993.

López was the vice-president of the Argentine Episcopal Conference and served in several episcopal commissions, even after his retirement. He presided the Episcopal Council for the Causes of Saints until November 2005. He died in 2006 at the age of 88, in the residence of the Sisters Servants of Jesus in Rosario.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Metropolitan, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Positions held
Catholic archbishop, Titular bishop, Auxiliary bishop
Also known as
Jorge Manuel Lopez

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jorge Manuel López?

Catholic archbishop

When was Jorge Manuel López born?

Jorge Manuel López was born on 5 June 1918 in Rosario.

When did Jorge Manuel López die?

Jorge Manuel López died on 22 December 2006.

What was Jorge Manuel López's occupation?

Jorge Manuel López was a metropolitan, catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Jorge Manuel López?

Jorge Manuel López was Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jorge Manuel López

· Wikidata: Q6278304

· DBpedia: Jorge Manuel López

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