Joseph Louis Asturias

Background

Asturias, Joseph Louis was born on May 18, 1908 in Guatemala. Came to the United States, 1910. Son of Manuel Francisco and Rosa (Coblentz) Asturias.

Education

Student, St. Thomas College, 1930. Bachelor, Bachelor's Degree, St. Albert's Seminary, 1939.

Career

Parish priest Dominican Order, Seattle, 1930-1935, San Francisco, 1935-1940, missionary Western United States, 1940-1958, Alaska, 1958-1963, Mexico, 1963-1970. Director Dominican Mission Foundation, San Francisco, 1971-1995.

Achievements

• Joseph Louis Asturias has been listed as a noteworthy priest, foundation administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

Manuel Francisco Asturias

Mother:

Rosa (Coblentz) Asturias