Jose Hirais Acosta Beltran Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Most Reverend
Type:Bishop
José Hiraís Acosta Beltrán
Bishop of Huejutla
Archdiocese:Tulancingo
Diocese:Huejutla
Appointed:28 January 2016
Predecessor:Salvador Rangel Mendoza, O.F.M.
Successor:Incumbent
Ordination:11 June 1993
Ordained By:Bishop Juan de Dios Caballero Reyes
Consecration:14 March 2016
Consecrated By:Christophe Pierre, Juan de Dios Caballero Reyes, Salvador Rangel Mendoza
Birth Date:22 September 1966
Birth Place:Pezmatlán, Hidalgo, Mexico
Religion:Roman Catholic
Previous Post:Prefect of studies and spiritual director of the Major Seminary of Huejutla, defender of the diocesan bond and member of the College of Consultants of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Huejutla
Alma Mater:Universidad Pontificia de México
Coat Of Arms:Coat of arms of Jose Hirais Acosta Beltran.svg
Motto:AQUÍ ESTOY, SEÑOR ENVÍAME
"HERE I AM, LORD SEND ME"

Bishop José Hiraís Acosta Beltrán is the current serving bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Huejutla.[1] [2]

Early life and education

José was born in Pezmatlán, Hidalgo, Mexico on 22 September 1966.[3] He completed his ecclesiastical studies from the Regional Seminary of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Tula. He has also acquired a degree in philosophy from the Pontifical University of Mexico.[4]

Priesthood

José was ordained a deacon on 25 November 1992 by Bishop Juan de Dios Caballero Reyes and a priest on 11 June 1993. He has served as parochial vicar, vice rector of the Minor Seminary, professor and formator of the Major Seminary and judge of the Ecclesiastical Court of Huejutla.

Before being appointed as a bishop he has served as prefect of studies and spiritual director of the Major Seminary of Huejutla, defender of the diocesan bond and member of the College of Consultants of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Huejutla.[5]

Episcopate

On 28 January 2016 Pope Francis appointed José Hiraís Acosta Beltrán as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Huejutla[6] and consecration was done by Christophe Pierre on 14 March 2016.[7] [8] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jose Hirais.
  2. News: Diocese of Huejutla, Mexico. GCatholic. 2018-10-21.
  3. News: Hiraís Acosta Beltrán, nombrado nuevo Obispo de la Diócesis de Huejutla. 2016-01-29. Agendahidalguense. 2018-10-21. es-ES.
  4. News: El papa nombra a José Hiraís Acosta Beltrán obispo de Huejutla. 2016-01-28. Contacto Hoy. 2018-10-21. es-MX. 2018-10-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20181021151504/https://contactohoy.com.mx/el-papa-nombra-a-jose-hirais-acosta-beltran-obispo-de-huejutla/. dead.
  5. Web site: Designa Papa Francisco nuevo obispo de Huejutla. www.unotv.com. 28 January 2016 . 2018-10-21.
  6. Web site: Papa Francisco designa nuevo obispo de Huejutla en México. Fórmula. Grupo. www.radioformula.com.mx. en. 2018-10-21. 2018-10-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20181021190722/https://www.radioformula.com.mx/notas.asp?Idn=565944&idFC=2016. dead.
  7. Web site: Homilía del Nuncio Apóstolico en la ordenación episcopal del nuevo Obispo de Huejutla. www.cem.org.mx. es. 2018-10-21.
  8. News: El papa nombra a José Hiraís Acosta Beltrán obispo de Huejutla. www.efe.com. 2018-10-21. es.
  9. Web site: Bishop José Hiraís Acosta Beltrán [Catholic-Hierarchy]]. Cheney. David M.. www.catholic-hierarchy.org. 2018-10-21.