Andrés González (bishop)


Andrés González was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Nueva Caceres.

Biography

Andrés González was born in Villar de Frades, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers. On September 10, 1685, Pope Innocent XI, appointed him Bishop of Nueva Caceres. In 1686, he was consecrated bishop by Felipe Fernandez de Pardo, Archbishop of Manila with Diego de Aguilar, Bishop of Cebu and Ginés Barrientos, Auxiliary Bishop of Manila as Co-Consecrators. He served as Bishop of Nueva Caceres until his death on February 14, 1709. Prior to becoming bishop, he assisted in the consecration of Felipe Fernandez de Pardo, Archbishop of Manila.