Background
Gomez, Fortino was born on August 11, 1890 in Celaya, Gto, Mexico. Son of Felipe and Dolores (Leon) Gomez.
Gomez, Fortino was born on August 11, 1890 in Celaya, Gto, Mexico. Son of Felipe and Dolores (Leon) Gomez.
Student, College Pio Marieno of Querétaro, Seminary of Monterrey. Doctor of Philosophy, College Pio Latino Americano, Rome, 1910. Doctor of Theology, College Pio Latino Americano, Rome, 1914.
Doctor of Laws, College Pio Latino Americano, Rome, 1916.
Rector, Seminary of Monterrey, 1934; general vicar, Archdiocese of Monterrey, 1935; dean, Archdiocese of Monterrey, 1937; archbishop of Antequera, 1942-1967; consecrated, 1943; archbishop of Ceramo, from 1967; assistant pontifical throne, 1955.