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His Excellency

Most Rev. Luis M. Rivera, C.M.I.

Bishop

Diocese of Fajardo–Humacao

Born: January 24, 1954 · San Juan · Age 72
Ordained priest: September 14, 1984
Ordained bishop: August 15, 2020
Rite: Latin
Religious order: Carmelites of Mary Immaculate

A priest for 42 years, 1 month

A bishop for 6 years, 2 months

2 years, 2 months until canonical retirement

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Jan 1954

Born

January 24, 1954 · San Juan

Sep 1984

Ordained to the Priesthood

September 14, 1984

May 2020

Appointed Bishop of Fajardo–Humacao

May 16, 2020 · Fajardo–Humacao, Puerto Rico, United States

Aug 2020

Ordained Bishop

August 15, 2020

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Most Rev. Roberto G. Nieves, O.F.M.

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