Background
Arrieta, Roman was born on November 13, 1924 in Belen, Heredia, Costa Rica. Son of Carlos Arrieta and Francisca Villalobos.
Arrieta, Roman was born on November 13, 1924 in Belen, Heredia, Costa Rica. Son of Carlos Arrieta and Francisca Villalobos.
Bachiller, Colegio Seminario, San José, Costa Rica, 1942. Master of Arts, Catholic University America, 1952.
Bishop of Tilarán, Costa Rica, 1961-1979. Archbishop of San José, since 1979. Member Pontifical Commission for Revision of Canon Law, 1966-1983.
President Episcopal Conference Costa Rica, since 1970. Vice president Consejo Episcopal Latinoamericano, 1980-1983. Commentator radio show.