Born:
July 9, 1957
Stamford, Texas

Parents:
Juan and Elvira Vásquez

Brothers:
Robert Vásquez, Samuel Vásquez (deceased), James Vásquez

Sisters:
Cynthia Martínez, Consuelo Elrod

Academics:
Stamford Public Schools
Abilene Public Schools

University of St. Thomas, (Houston, Texas), 1976-1980
Graduated with a Bachelor's in Theology

Gregorian University (Rome, Italy), 1980-1985

Seminary:
St. Mary's Seminary (Houston, Texas), 1976-1980
North American College (Rome, Italy), 1980-1985

Priesthood Ordination:
June 30, 1984 for the Diocese of San Angelo
by Most Reverend Joseph A. Fiorenza

Episcopal Ordination:
January 23, 2002, for the Diocese of Galveston-Houston
by Most Reverend Joseph A. Fiorenza

Pastoral Ministry:
Parochial Vicar
St. Joseph Church, 1985-1997
Odessa, Texas

Pastor
St. Joseph Church, 1987-1997
Fort Stockton, Texas

Pastor
St. Joseph Church, 1997-2002
San Angelo, Texas

Diocesan Committees in Galveston-Houston:
Episcopal Vicar for Hispanics
Liaison for Youth
Presbyteral Council
Secretariat Directors
Finance Council
Personnel Board
Cathedral Development

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