Background
Vidal, Ricardo Jamin Cardinal was born on February 6, 1931 in Mogpog, Marinduque, Philippines. Son of Fructuoso and Nativitad (Jamin) Vidal.
Vidal, Ricardo Jamin Cardinal was born on February 6, 1931 in Mogpog, Marinduque, Philippines. Son of Fructuoso and Nativitad (Jamin) Vidal.
Doctor (honorary), U Santo Tomas, 1985. Doctor (honorary), San Carlos University, 1995. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Manuel S. Enverga Foundation University, 1990.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Ateneo de Manila University, 1993.
Ordained priest Diocese of Lucena, Philippines, 1956. Spiritual director, then superior Mount Carmel Seminary, Lucena, 1956—1971. Ordained bishop, 1971.
Coadjutor bishop Diocese of Malolos, Philippines, 1971—1973. Archbishop Archdiocese of Lipa, Philippines, 1973-1981. Coadjutor archbishop Archdiocese of Cebu, Philippines, 1981—1982, archbishop, 1982—2010, archbishop emeritus, since 2010.
Elevated to cardinal, 1985. Cardinal-priest Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense, since 1985. President Philippines Catholic Bishops Conference, 1985—1987.
Member Pontifical Councils for Family, for Pastoral Assistance to Health Care Workers, Congregations for Catholic Education, Evangelization of Peoples.
Council of Perm. Synod Secretary, Vatican. Leisure interest: walking.
Walking, classical music, gardening.