Gustavo Martínez Frías

Gustavo Martínez Frías (30 May 1935 – 29 August 2009) was a Colombian prelate who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Ipiales and as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona.

Quotes

• An emphasis on a patient, didactic and global spirituality of communion with a missionary, solidarity orientation throughout the Church starting from the seminaries, priests, men and women religious and lay faithful, pastoral facilities and plans, should enable the Church in America to be in Christ, as the sign and instrument of close communion with God and the unity of all mankind.
  • H. Exc. Most Rev. Gustavo MARTÍNEZ FRÍAS , Bishop of Ipiales. (22 November 1997) Press Office of the Holy See