Pedro de Arce
| Most Reverend Pedro de Arca | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Cebu | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu |
| Predecessor | Pedro de Agurto |
| Successor | Juan Velez |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | by Diego Vázquez de Mercado |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1545 Catadiano, Spain |
| Died | October 16, 1645 (age 100) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Pedro de Arce (1545-October 16, 1645) was the second bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cebu.[1]
Biography
Pedro de Arce was born in Catadiano Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Augustine.[1]
On June 13, 1604, Pope Paul V appointed him Bishop of Cebu.[1] He was consecrated bishop in 1613 by Diego Vázquez de Mercado, Bishop of the Archdiocese of Manila.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Pedro de Arca, O.S.A." retrieved November 9, 2015
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