Eduardo Najarro Reyes
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Fr. Eduardo Najarro Reyes, S.J. (born on March 27, 1947 in Havana
, Cuba
) was the Rector
of San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary
since March 2007 until November 2008.
Fr. Reyes lived near the Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon (Church of the Sacred Heart) the home church of the Jesuits in Havana in Centro Habana (neighborhood of Center Havana). In 1971, he graduated from the University of Havana
and a few years later joined the Society of Jesus
. He studied at San Basilo Magno Seminary in Santiago de Cuba
and later at the San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary. In 1989, before ending his studies in theology
he was sent to the Instituto de Teologia San Inacio (St. Ignatius Institute of Theology) in Belo Horizonte
, Brazil
. It is there that he received his doctorate in theology.
He was ordained on July 3, 1990 in Havana. He then returned to Brazil to continue his studies and eventually began to teach at the Instituto de Teologia San Inacio. He returned to Cuba in May 2006 and became a professor at the San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary.
On December 13, 2006, the rector of the seminary, Jorge Enrique Serpa Pérez
, was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Pinar del Rio. In March 2007, Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino, Cardinal
Archbishop
of the Archdiocese of Havana, appointed Fr. Najarro as the Rector of the San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary.
Havana
Havana is the capital city, province, major port, and leading commercial centre of Cuba. The city proper has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of — making it the largest city in the Caribbean region, and the most populous...
, Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
) was the Rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
of San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary
San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary
San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary is a seminary in Havana, Cuba.This building was erected by the Jesuits in the mid 18th century to house a seminary first founded in 1689. After the Jesuits were expelled in 1767, it was known as the St. Ambrose Seminary and in 1774 it was opened under the name...
since March 2007 until November 2008.
Fr. Reyes lived near the Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon (Church of the Sacred Heart) the home church of the Jesuits in Havana in Centro Habana (neighborhood of Center Havana). In 1971, he graduated from the University of Havana
University of Havana
The University of Havana or UH is a university located in the Vedado district of Havana, Cuba. Founded in 1728, the University of Havana is the oldest university in Cuba, and one of the first to be founded in the Americas...
and a few years later joined the Society of Jesus
Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
. He studied at San Basilo Magno Seminary in Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city of Cuba and capital city of Santiago de Cuba Province in the south-eastern area of the island, some south-east of the Cuban capital of Havana....
and later at the San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary. In 1989, before ending his studies in theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
he was sent to the Instituto de Teologia San Inacio (St. Ignatius Institute of Theology) in Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte is the capital of and largest city in the state of Minas Gerais, located in the southeastern region of Brazil. It is the third largest metropolitan area in the country...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. It is there that he received his doctorate in theology.
He was ordained on July 3, 1990 in Havana. He then returned to Brazil to continue his studies and eventually began to teach at the Instituto de Teologia San Inacio. He returned to Cuba in May 2006 and became a professor at the San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary.
On December 13, 2006, the rector of the seminary, Jorge Enrique Serpa Pérez
Jorge Enrique Serpa Pérez
Bishop Jorge Enrique Serpa Perez is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pinar del Rio.When Bishop Serpa was a child his family moved to Havana. He studied en El Buen Pastor Seminary in Havana...
, was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Pinar del Rio. In March 2007, Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino, Cardinal
Cardinal (Catholicism)
A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official, usually an ordained bishop, and ecclesiastical prince of the Catholic Church. They are collectively known as the College of Cardinals, which as a body elects a new pope. The duties of the cardinals include attending the meetings of the College and...
Archbishop
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
of the Archdiocese of Havana, appointed Fr. Najarro as the Rector of the San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary.