Background
Caraballo, Jose was born on March 24, 1932 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Arrived in United States, 1944. Son of Ines and Angelina (Rios) Caraballo.
Caraballo, Jose was born on March 24, 1932 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Arrived in United States, 1944. Son of Ines and Angelina (Rios) Caraballo.
Bachelor of Arts, Adelphi University, 1974. Master of Divinity, New York Theological Seminary, 1976. Master of Sacred Theology, Union Theological Seminary, 1978;Doctor Ministry, Drew University, 1983.
Doctor honorary, Latin American Bible College, 1980.
Diploma (honorary), Spanish American Bible Institute, 1958.
Pastor Macedonia Church, Assemblies of God, 1955—1965, Pentecostal Church The Light World, 1965—1969. Director Spanish department, director New York Spanish department New York Bible Society International, 1971—1976. Prison chaplain City Correctional Institution, 1971—1976.
Consultant Hispanic ministry United Ministry in Higher Education, 1978, New York City Missions Society, 1978. Adjunct professor Empire State College, 1976, Urban C New Rochelle, New York, 1977—1981. Director college program minority clergy New York Theological Seminary, 1976—1981, dean Hispanic concerns, assistant professor urban theology, dean pastoral ministries program and Sing Sing Program, since 1976.
Pastor Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, since 1979. Statewide committee member New York State Council Churches. Member advisory committee Hispanic affairs Union Theological Seminary, New York City.
Served with United States Army, 1952-1954.
Member advisory committee Green Point Hospital. Board directors, chairman Bethesda Day Care Center. Vice president committee Denominational Execs, New York City.
Board directors Auburn Theological Seminary Program Committee, 1982, Inter-Religious Bail Fund Inc. Active various organizations Hispanic Community. Majors committee member Religious Leaders, New York City.
Member of Association Professional Education for Ministry.
Married Elba A., October 25, 1952. Children: Mildred, Elba Ruth, Elizabeth, Joe, Robert.