Antonio José López Castillo

Antonio José López Castillo (9 July 1945 – 18 July 2021) was a Venezuelan prelate of the Catholic Church who served as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Maracaibo, as the bishop of the Diocese of Barinas, as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Calabozo, and as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Barquisimeto.

Quotes

• One cannot speak about hope in a simplistic way. Instead, using lively faith as a starting point, embracing the Cross is necessary so that, from His Resurrection, He may be the Hope of a new world. This is the Bishop's challenge, the servant of the Gospel for the hope of the world.
  • H.E. Most Rev. Antonio José LÓPEZ CASTILLO, Bishop of Barinas (Venezuela). (4 October 2001) Press Office of the Holy See