José Fernández Arteaga

José Fernández Arteaga (12 September 1933 – 17 December 2021) was a Mexican prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Apatzingan, the bishop of the Diocese of Colima, and as the archbishop of Ardiocese of Chihuahua.

José Fernández Arteaga, 2016

Quotes

• The precautions that we freely take are a way of manifesting the love we have for others, in order to protect their health and ours, and thus we fulfill the will of the Lord.
  • Mexican archbishop reiterates 'dependence on God' amidst flu epidemic (1 May 2009) Catholic News Agency

• All citizens have the right and at the same time, the duty to cast their free vote to promote the common good. The Church praises and inspires the work of those who, in the service of mankind, devote themselves to the public good and accept the burdens of office. Christians are prepared to exercise this duty in a responsible way. They have objective reasons for exercising their free and thoughtful vote.
  • Christians must work with those who win elections, says Mexican archbishop (2 July 2009) Catholic News Agency