Background
Merchán, Gabino Díaz was born on February 26, 1926 in Mora, Toledo, Spain. Son of Gabino Diaz and Maria Paz Merchán.
Merchán, Gabino Díaz was born on February 26, 1926 in Mora, Toledo, Spain. Son of Gabino Diaz and Maria Paz Merchán.
Licence in philosophy/theology, Pontifical University Comillas, 1952. Doctor of Theology, Pontifical University Comillas, 1960.
Diocesan councillor, Hombres de Accion Católica, Toledo, Spain, 1953; with diocesan counsel, Hombres de Accion Católica, Toledo, Spain, 1955; professor fundamental theology, Seminario Mayor, Toledo, 1953-1965; secretary studies, Seminario Mayor, Toledo, 1955-1965; with, Iglesia Catedral Primada, Toledo, 1960-1965; bishop, Iglesia Católica, Guadix-Baza, 1965-1969; archbishop, Iglesia Católica, Oviedo, since 1969. President social pastoral commission Spanish Episcopal Conference, Madrid, 1972-1978, member Executive Committee of president's permanent commission, 1978, president, 1981-1987, member Executive Committee, 1988-1995, president pastoral commission, since 1995. President Committee del Jubileo ano 2000, since 1995.