A small group of close friends, gathered around the bedside of our dear friend Bishop Francisco Garmendia knowing it would not be long before he would leave us. What can you do or what can you say? He had already passed into that area of what is often referred to as the “Vestibule of Heaven.” …
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Bishop Francisco Garmendia 6 Nov 1924 – Born Lazcano, Spain 29 Jun 1947 – Ordained Priest Priest of Canons Regular of the Congregation of the Most Holy Saviour of the Lateran Parish of St Thomas Aquinas: Date of Installation: November 26, 1976 Auxiliary Bishop of New York: Date of Installation: June 29, 1977 Vicar of…
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by Mario De Jesus Paredes Executive Director of the Northeast Hispanic Catholic Center (May 1977) I approach the person of Bishop Francisco Garmendia with admiration, awe and deep-seated appreciation. Admiration for the witness of his own exemplary life. Awe of the piety and holiness that has shone forth in fifty years of his priesthood and…
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FEAST OF SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL June 29, 1977 Homily for the Ordination of Three Bishops The Most Rev. Francisco Garmendia, D.D. The Most Rev. Theodore E. McCarrick, Ph.D., D.D. The Most Rev. Austin B. Vaughan, S.T.D., D.D. HOMILY – FEAST OF STS. PETER AND PAUL – ORDINATION OF BISHOPS – JUNE 29, 1977…
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The colors on the shield represent the flag of the Basque Province of Spain. The shield is horizontally divided into three parts. The upper section red, the center white, and the lower green. Since the Bishop’s family both maternal and paternal parents are from this area of Spain, it is important on his coat of…
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FEAST OF SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL June 29, 1977 Homily for the Ordination of Three Bishops The Most Rev. Francisco Garmendia, D.D. The Most Rev. Theodore E. McCarrick, Ph.D., D.D. The Most Rev. Austin B. Vaughan, S.T.D., D.D. HOMILY – FEAST OF STS. PETER AND PAUL – ORDINATION OF BISHOPS – JUNE 29, 1977…
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This news clip and photo from the Catholic New York celebrate the prayerful life Bishop Garmendia led.