Background
Rivera, Jose Garibi Y was born on January 30, 1889 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Son of Miguel and Joaquina (Rivera) G.
Rivera, Jose Garibi Y was born on January 30, 1889 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Son of Miguel and Joaquina (Rivera) G.
Graduate Guadalajara Sem.
Ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1912, consecrated bishop, 1930. Appointed titular bishop of Rhosus, auxiliary bishop of Guadalajara, 1929. Appointed titular archibishop of Bizya and coadjutor of Guadalajara, 1934, archbishop of Guadalajara 1936-1972.