Francisco José Cox facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Francisco José Cox |
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| Archbishop emeritus of La Serena | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of La Serena |
| In Office | 1990 to 1997 |
| Predecessor | Manuel Gerardo Donoso |
| Successor | Bernardino Piñera |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 16 July 1961 |
| Consecration | 2 March 1975 |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Francisco José Cox Huneeus |
| Born | 18 December 1933 |
| Died | 12 August 2020 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | Chilean |
| Denomination | Catholicism |
Francisco José Cox Huneeus (born December 18, 1933 – died August 12, 2020) was a Chilean archbishop in the Catholic Church. He was part of the Schoenstatt Movement. He served as Bishop of Chillán from 1975 to 1981. Later, he became Coadjutor Archbishop of La Serena from 1985 to 1990, and then Archbishop there until 1997. In 2018, he was removed from his duties as a priest.
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Early Life and Church Career
Francisco José Cox Huneeus was born in Santiago, Chile, on December 18, 1933. He became a priest on July 16, 1961.
On December 14, 1974, he was named Bishop of Chillán. He officially became a bishop on March 2, 1975.
Roles in Rome and La Serena
On August 4, 1981, Cox was appointed Secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family in Rome. He left his role in Chillán on November 9, 1981.
On January 22, 1985, Pope John Paul II named him Coadjutor Archbishop of La Serena. He then became the Archbishop of La Serena on September 29, 1990.
Later Years and Retirement
Pope John Paul II accepted Archbishop Cox's resignation from his role in La Serena on April 16, 1997. He resigned before the usual retirement age for health reasons.
From 1997 to 2002, he worked on administrative tasks in Rome and Colombia. After that, he moved to Germany to live at the Schönstatt community's main center. There, he focused on translation work.
On October 11, 2018, Pope Francis removed Cox from his duties as a priest. This meant he could no longer serve as a priest. He remained a member of the Schönstatt community. At that time, he was reported to be suffering from a serious health condition that required nursing care.
Death
Francisco José Cox died on August 12, 2020. He passed away due to breathing problems and other organ failures. He was buried on the same day, with his four brothers present.
See also
In Spanish: Francisco José Cox para niños
