Victorino Alvarez Tena

Background

Alvarez Tena, Victorino was born on March 10, 1920 in Puruándiro, Michoacán, Mexico. Son of Joaquin Alvarez and Concepcion Tena.

Education

Enrolled in the Tridentino Seminary, Morelia, September 17, 1931. Continued studies in philosophy at the Montezuma Seminary, New Mexico, 1937-1942. Ordained, Cathedral of Morelia, April 10, 1943.

Professor, Seminary of Morelia, 1943-1962. Business manager of the Seminary of Morelia, 1952-1962.

Career

Appointed Bishop of Apatzingán, Michoacán, 1962-1964. Bishop of Celaya, since 1964.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Connections

Father:

Joaquin Alvarez

Mother:

Concepcion Tena