Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Francisco Álvarez Martínez
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Francisco Álvarez Martínez made an impact.
Francisco Álvarez Martínez (1925-2022) was a prominent Spanish prelate within the Catholic Church. His career spanned several dioceses: Bishop of Tarazona (1973-1976), Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño (1976-1989), and Orihuela-Alicante (1989-1995). He reached the pinnacle of his service as Archbishop of Toledo from 1995 to 2002. A significant recognition of his service came in 2001 when he was elevated to the rank of Cardinal.
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June 1950: Ordained a Priest
On June 11, 1950, Álvarez Martínez was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Oviedo.
1956: End of tenure as archbishop's secretary
In 1956, Álvarez Martínez finished serving as the archbishop's secretary.
1957: Chancellor of the Archdiocese
In 1957, Álvarez Martínez became the chancellor of the archdiocese.
1969: End of tenure as chancellor of the archdiocese
In 1969, Álvarez Martínez ended his service as chancellor of the archdiocese.
April 1973: Appointed Bishop of Tarazona
On April 13, 1973, Álvarez Martínez was appointed bishop of Tarazona by Pope Paul VI.
1973: Bishop of Tarazona
In 1973, Francisco Álvarez Martínez became the bishop of Tarazona.
December 1976: Transferred to Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño
On December 20, 1976, Álvarez Martínez was transferred to the see of Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño.
1976: Bishop of Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño
In 1976, Francisco Álvarez Martínez became the bishop of Calahorra y La Calzada-Logroño.
May 1989: Transferred to Orihuela-Alicante
On May 12, 1989, Álvarez Martínez was transferred to the see of Orihuela-Alicante.
1989: Bishop of Orihuela-Alicante
In 1989, Francisco Álvarez Martínez became the bishop of Orihuela-Alicante.
June 1995: Appointed Archbishop of Toledo
On June 23, 1995, Álvarez Martínez was appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Toledo.
1995: Archbishop of Toledo
In 1995, Francisco Álvarez Martínez became the archbishop of Toledo.
October 2002: Resignation Accepted
On October 24, 2002, Pope John Paul accepted Álvarez Martínez's resignation as Archbishop of Toledo.
2002: End of tenure as Archbishop of Toledo
In 2002, Francisco Álvarez Martínez's tenure as archbishop of Toledo came to an end.
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