Javier Azagra Labiano (24 January 1923 – 16 November 2014) was a Spanish Prelate of the Catholic Church.
His Excellency Javier Azagra Labiano | |
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Bishop Emeritus of Cartagena | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
See | Roman Catholic Diocese of Cartagena |
In office | 1978 - 1998 |
Predecessor | Miguel Roca Cabanellas |
Successor | Manuel Ureña Pastor |
Previous post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of Cartagena (1970-1978) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 23 July 1950 |
Consecration | 7 October 1970 by Arturo Tabera Araoz |
Rank | Bishop |
Personal details | |
Born | Pamplona, Spain | 24 January 1923
Died | 16 November 2014 | (aged 91)
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Labiano was born in Pamplona, Spain and ordained a priest on 23 July 1950. He was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Cartagena, as well as titular bishop of Lacubaza on 17 July 1970 and ordained on 8 October 1970. He was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Cartagena 23 September 1978 and retired from the post on 20 February 1998. He died on 16 November 2014.[1]
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