Meet the Blogger - Msgr. José Hernando

Editor, Miami edition, Florida Catholic newspaper

Born in Spain, ordained June 24, 1962 for the Archdiocese of Madrid.

Came to South Florida as a missionary in 1964, as part of the Spanish bishops' organization, the Obra de Cooperación Sacerdotal Hispano Americana (OCSHA).

Served at a number of parishes throughout South Florida, including as administrator of St. Ann Mission in Naranja and St. Benedict Parish in Hialeah.

Taught at St. John Vianney Seminary, served as director of Cursillo, the Permanent Diaconate Office and Pax Catholic Communications.

Became pastor of St. Agnes Parish, Key Biscayne, in 1993.

Named chaplain to His Holiness, with the title of Monsignor, in January 2013.

Retired from active ministry July 1, 2014.