Francisco Daniel Rivera Sánchez facts for kids

Francisco Daniel Rivera Sánchez was an important leader in the Roman Catholic Church in Mexico. He was a special kind of bishop called an auxiliary bishop. He was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, in 1955.

Early Life and Priesthood

Francisco Daniel Rivera Sánchez was born on October 15, 1955. He grew up in Guadalajara, a big city in Mexico. He decided to dedicate his life to the church. In 1988, he became a priest. This meant he could lead church services and help people in his community.

Serving the Church

Later in his life, Francisco Daniel Rivera Sánchez became a bishop. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Catholic Church. He was named an auxiliary bishop for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico City. This means he helped the main bishop lead the church in the large Mexico City area. He was also given the title of a bishop from an ancient place called Aradi. He served in this important role from 2020 until his death in 2021.

Later Life and Death

Francisco Daniel Rivera Sánchez passed away on January 18, 2021. He was 65 years old. He died from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico.

See also

In Spanish: Francisco Daniel Rivera Sánchez para niños