Enrique Manuel Hernández Rivera
Enrique Manuel Hernández Rivera (born August 12, 1938 in Camuy ) is former bishop of Caguas .
Life
Enrique Manuel Hernández Rivera was ordained a priest for the diocese of Arecibo on July 28, 1957 .
Pope John Paul II named him auxiliary bishop in San Juan de Puerto Rico and titular bishop of Vamalla on June 11, 1979 . The episcopal consecration donated the Archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, Luis Cardinal Aponte Martínez , on August 17th of the same year; Co- consecrators were Rafael Grovas Felix , Bishop of Caguas , and Miguel Rodriguez Rodriguez CSsR , Bishop of Arecibo.
He was appointed bishop of Caguas on February 13, 1981, and was installed in office on March 8 of the same year. He resigned from his office on July 28, 1998.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Rafael Grovas Felix |
Bishop of Caguas 1981-1998 |
Ruben Antonio González Medina CMF |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hernández Rivera, Enrique Manuel |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Puerto Rican clergyman, Bishop Emeritus of Caguas |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 12, 1938 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Camuy |