José Mario Ruiz Navas

The Most Reverend José Ruiz Navas at a Chrism Mass in 2019

José Mario Ruiz Navas (20 July 1930 – 10 December 2020) was an Ecuadorian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Latacunga and as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Portoviejo.

Quotes

• In order to see that the Parish becomes the place of encounter between Christ and our brethren we must put into practice the commitment undertaken in Medellin, Puebla and Santo Domingo, of converting the Parish into a community of small communities and movements. In this way the Pastor becomes a stimulator of the lay leaders and a catechist of the catechists so that all those baptized - adults and children - can become living and responsible members.
  • Intervention of H. Exc. Rev. Msgr. José Mario RUIZ NAVAS, Archbishop of Portoviejo (11 November 1997) Holy See Press Office