Background
Benitez, Maurice Manuel was born on January 23, 1928 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Enrique M. and Blossom (Compton) Benitez.
Benitez, Maurice Manuel was born on January 23, 1928 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Enrique M. and Blossom (Compton) Benitez.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1949. Bachelor of Divinity, University of South, 1958, Doctor of Divinity, 1973.
Ordained to ministry Episcopal Church Priest-in-Charge St. James Church, Lake City, Florida, 1958—1961. Canon resident St. John's Cathedral, Jacksonville, 1961—1962. Rector Grace Church, Ocala, 1962—1968.
Rector church San Antonio, 1968—1974. Executive board finance department, trustee University of South, 1969. Deputy General Convention Episcopalian Church, 1970—1973, 1979.
Regent University of South, 1973—1979. Bishop Texas, since 1980. Served to captain United States Air Force, 1949-1955.
Married Joanne Dossett Benitez, December 18, 1949.