Benjamin Barrera y Reyes

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Barrera and the second or maternal family name is Reyes.

Benjamín Barrera y Reyes (December 28, 1902– February 4, 1999) was a salvadoran bishop, born in the city of Sensuntepeque in the Cabañas Department[1]

Benjamin Barrera y Reyes

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Bishop of Santa Ana
ArchdioceseSan Salvador
DioceseSanta Ana
InstalledMarch 1, 1954
Term endedFebruary 25, 1981
PredecessorGiacomo Richardo Vilanova y Meléndez
SuccessorMarco René Revelo Contreras
Previous postAuxiliary Bishop (1942-1954)

Titular Bishop (1942-1954)

Diocese Bishop (1954-1981)
Orders
RankDiocesan Bishop
Personal details
Born(1902-12-08)December 8, 1902
Sensuntepeque, Cabañas, El Salvador
DiedFebruary 4, 1999(1999-02-04) (aged 96)
Santa Ana, El Salvador
NationalitySalvadoran
DenominationCatholicism

Appointed in 1942 by Pope Pius XII Auxiliary Bishop of Santa Ana, became its bishop in 1954. He resigned on February 25, 1981.[1]

He took part in all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Bishop Benjamin Barrera y Reyes [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  2. ^ "Second Vatican Council, Session One, Council Fathers, Page 1 [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2025-07-15.


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