Pedro de Ayala (bishop)
| Most Reverend Pedro de Ayala | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Guadalajara | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Guadalajara |
| Predecessor | Antonius de Ciudad Rodrigo |
| Successor | Francisco Gómez de Mendiola y Solórzano |
| Orders | |
| Consecration |
November 8, 1562 by Alonso de Montúfar |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1503 Guadalajara, Spain |
| Died |
September 19, 1569 (age 66) Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Nationality | Spanish |
Pedro de Ayala (1503-September 19, 1569) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the third Bishop of Guadalajara (1561-1569).[1][2]
Biography
Pedro de Ayala was born in Guadalajara, Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[1] On December 18, 1561, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Pius IV as the third Bishop of Guadalajara.[1] On November 8, 1562, he was consecrated bishop by Alonso de Montúfar, Archbishop of Mexico with Vasco de Quiroga, Bishop of Michoacán, and Fernando de Villagómez, Bishop of Tlaxcala (Puebla de los Angeles) serving as Co-Consecrators.[1] He served as Bishop of Guadalajara until his death on September 19, 1569.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Pedro de Ayala, O.F.M." retrieved December 31, 2015
- ↑ GCatholic.org: "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Guadalajara" retrieved December 31, 2015
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Antonius de Ciudad Rodrigo |
Bishop of Guadalajara 1561-1569 |
Succeeded by Francisco Gómez de Mendiola y Solórzano |
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