From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Francisco Álvarez Martínez made an impact.
Francisco Álvarez Martínez (1925-2022) was a prominent Spanish Catholic prelate. He served as the Archbishop of Toledo from 1995 to 2002. Prior to this, he held bishoprics in Tarazona (1973-1976), Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño (1976-1989), and Orihuela-Alicante (1989-1995). His contributions to the Church were recognized when he was elevated to the rank of Cardinal in 2001.
On June 11, 1950, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Oviedo.
In 1956, Francisco Álvarez Martínez finished his term as the archbishop's secretary, a position he had held since 1950.
In 1957, Francisco Álvarez Martínez became the chancellor of the archdiocese.
In 1969, Francisco Álvarez Martínez's tenure as chancellor of the archdiocese came to an end.
On April 13, 1973, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was appointed bishop of Tarazona by Pope Paul VI.
In 1973, Francisco Álvarez Martínez became the bishop of Tarazona, a role he held until 1976.
On December 20, 1976, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was transferred to the see of Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño.
In 1976, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was appointed bishop of Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño, where he served until 1989.
On May 12, 1989, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was transferred to the see of Orihuela-Alicante.
In 1989, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was appointed bishop of Orihuela-Alicante, a position he held until 1995.
On June 23, 1995, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Toledo.
In 1995, Francisco Álvarez Martínez became the archbishop of Toledo, a position he held until 2002.
On February 21, 2001, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was made Cardinal Priest of Santa Maria Regina Pacis a Monte Verde by Pope John Paul II.
In 2001, Francisco Álvarez Martínez was created a cardinal.
On October 24, 2002, Pope John Paul accepted Francisco Álvarez Martínez's resignation as Archbishop of Toledo.
In 2002, Francisco Álvarez Martínez's tenure as archbishop of Toledo came to an end.
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