Background
Gonzalez, Rafael Garcia was born on May 10, 1926 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Son of Jose Garcia Calderon and Carmen Gonzalez Chavez.
Gonzalez, Rafael Garcia was born on May 10, 1926 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Son of Jose Garcia Calderon and Carmen Gonzalez Chavez.
Student, Marist Brothers School, 1937. License theology, Pio Latino Americano, Rome, 1949. License canon law, Gregorian University, Rome, 1952.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1949. Teacher Guadalajara, 1952-1967. Founder, director Mexico National Secretaries Priestly Vocations, 1955-1967.
Spiritual director Mexico Pontifical Seminary, Rome, 1967-1970. Bishop Urbisaglia, 1972-1974. Residential bishop Tabasco, Mexico, since 1974.
Member 6th Roman Catholic World Synod of Bishops, Rome, 1980.
Member Paul VI Society, Red Cross Society Clubs: Knights of Columbus.