Gabino Díaz Merchán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mgr. Gabino Díaz Merchán |
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| Archbishop Emeritus of Oviedo | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Archdiocese | Oviedo |
| Province | Oviedo |
| Metropolis | Oviedo |
| Diocese | Oviedo |
| Appointed | 4 August 1969 |
| Enthroned | 20 September 1969 |
| Reign ended | 7 January 2002 |
| Predecessor | Vicente Enrique y Tarancón |
| Successor | Carlos Osoro Sierra |
| Other posts | Bishop of Guadix (1965–1969) President of Episcopal Conference of Spain (1981–1987) |
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| Ordination | 13 July 1952 |
| Consecration | 22 August 1965 by Antonio Riberi |
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| Birth name | Gabino Díaz Merchán |
| Born | 26 February 1926 Toledo, Spain |
| Died | 14 June 2022 (aged 96) Oviedo, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Residence | Oviedo |
| Previous post | Bishop of Guadix (1965–1969) |
| Alma mater | Comillas Pontifical University |
Gabino Díaz Merchán (born February 26, 1926 – died June 14, 2022) was an important Spanish Roman Catholic leader. He was a theologian (someone who studies religion) and a philosopher (someone who studies big ideas). He served as the Archbishop of Oviedo for many years, from 1969 to 2002. He also led the Episcopal Conference of Spain, which is a group of bishops, from 1981 to 1987.
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Life of Gabino Díaz Merchán
Gabino Díaz Merchán was born in the city of Toledo, Spain. His birthday was on February 26, 1926.
Early Life and Education
He began his religious journey by entering a seminary in Toledo. A seminary is a special school where people study to become priests. In 1952, he officially became a priest. After that, he continued his studies at Comillas Pontifical University. There, he focused on two main subjects: theology and philosophy. He worked hard and earned both a master's degree and a doctorate in these fields.
Becoming a Bishop
On July 23, 1965, an important event happened in his life. Pope Paul VI chose him to become the bishop of Guadix. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Catholic Church. About a month later, on August 22, he had his special ceremony to become a bishop.
Just a few years later, on August 4, 1969, Pope Paul VI gave him an even bigger role. He was named the Archbishop of Oviedo. An archbishop oversees a larger area of churches. He officially started his new role in Oviedo on September 20, 1969.
Leading Spanish Bishops
In 1981, Gabino Díaz Merchán was chosen for another very important position. The Episcopal Conference of Spain elected him as their president. This conference is a group of all the Catholic bishops in Spain. Leading this group meant he played a big part in guiding the Catholic Church in Spain. He served as president for six years, until 1987.
Retirement
After many years of service, in 2002, he decided it was time to retire. He sent a letter to Pope John Paul II asking to step down as Archbishop of Oviedo. The Pope accepted his request. Carlos Osoro Sierra was then chosen to take his place as the new Archbishop of Oviedo in January 2002. Gabino Díaz Merchán passed away on June 14, 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Gabino Díaz Merchán para niños
