Leonardo Romero
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Leonardo Romero (August 13, 1930 - June 2, 1986) was a Bishop in the Episcopal Church (Anglican Church). Bishop Romero was consecrated Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Mexico in 1964 and assigned to the Northern Mexico region. In 1972 of the Diocese of Mexico divided into three, and Bishop Romero was elected the first Bishop of the Diocese of Northern Mexico of the Anglican Church of Mexico.[1] A title he held until his death in 1986.
Bishop Romero also served as Bishop overseeing the Anglican Diocese in El Salvador (1984-1986).
Bishop Romero also served as President of Province IX (1980-1986) of the Episcopal Church and a member of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church.
References
[edit]- ^ "Bishop Romero Dies Following Surgery". Episcopal News Service. The Archives of the Episcopal Church. June 5, 1986.
The Rt. Rev. Leonardo Romero, bishop of Northern Mexico, died here at San Jose Hospital on June 2