Global Courant 2023-04-30 06:17:58
In an atmosphere steeped in nostalgia and gratitude, thousands of parishioners from Cuts say goodbye they were quoted today in the Olympic Stadium to bid farewell to Monsignor Ángel Garachana.
The now bishop emeritus was born in Spainbut her heart fell in love with San Pedro Sulaa city he has served for 28 years.
“Thank you, Monsignor Ángel” and “You are in my heart” are some of the messages that can be seen on the banners and shirts.
At the start of the program, the Knights of Suyapa they escorted the Patron saint of Honduras towards the main stage to accompany the monsignor in his farewell.
Monsignor Garachana He came down from the podium to take a tour of the stadium and greet the thousands of worshipers in the stands.
Angel Garachana Perez He was born on September 3, 1944 and since he was a child he felt the call of God to serve in his work. At the age of eight he already helped the priest of his small town in the mass that was officiated in Latin.
At the age of 20 he made his temporary vows, at 25 his perpetual vows and at the age of 28 he was ordained a priest on March 19, 1972. In October of that same year he was sent to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in San Pedro Sula.
It was ordered as Bishop of the Diocese of San Pedro Sula on February 3, 1995, the day he chose in honor of the Virgin of Suyapa. He shepherded his beloved Diocese of San Pedro Sula for 28 years and in January of this year he resigned. However, he has stated that he will return to Honduras to be a foot shepherd.
