Background
Martinez, Luis Cardinal Aponte was born on August 4, 1922 in Lajas, Puerto Rico. Son of Santiago E. Aponte and Rosa Martinez.
Martinez, Luis Cardinal Aponte was born on August 4, 1922 in Lajas, Puerto Rico. Son of Santiago E. Aponte and Rosa Martinez.
Attended, San Ildefonso Seminary, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1944. Attended, St. John's Seminary, Boston, 1950. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Fordham University, 1965.
Ordained priest Diocese of Ponce, Puerto Rico, 1950, secretary to bishop, 1955—1957, superintendent Catholic schools, auxiliary bishop, 1960—1963, co-adjutor bishop, 1963, bishop, 1963—1964. Assistant pastor Patillas, Puerto Rico. Pastor Maricao, Station Isabel, 1953—1955, Aibonito, 1957—1960.
Ordained bishop, 1960. Archbishop Archdiocese of San Juan, 1964—1999, archbishop emeritus, since 1999. Elevated to cardinal, 1973.
Cardinal-priest S. Maria Madre della Providenza a Monte Verde, since 1973. Chancellor Catholic University, Ponce, 1963—1964. President Puerto Rican Episcopal Conference.
Chaplain Puerto Rico National Guard, 1957-1960.
Served as chaplain P.R. National Guard, 1957-1960. Member Lions.