Alcala 1969

REV MICHAEL D. ALCAREZ

The Very Reverend Michael D. Alcaraz is serving his first year as Rector of Saint Francis Seminary. Upon graduating from St. Augustine High School of San Diego in 1954, he then entered Saint Francis Seminary. Father Alcaraz received his B.A. Degree in 1960 from the University of San Diego, the first year that a degree was made available to the sem­ inarians. Father did graduate work at San Diego State College and Liturgical Science work at the University of Notre Dame. In 1961 he was ordained and subsequently ap­ pointed Dean of Men at Saint Francis Seminary, a p osition which he held until April of 1968. Father Alcaraz served as a member of the Diocesan Lit­ urgical Committee and Music Commission. He also served as Director of the Seminary Choir from 1959 to 1967. Father Alcaraz has written many articles for the Vista and Southern Cross on many topics concerning the modern Christian. Bishop Furey initiated many changes in the University of San Diego campus hierarchy in 1968, with Father Alcaraz being appointed Vice Rector in April. Considered an experienced member of the seminaries' administration, he was appointed to and accepted his current post of Rector in August of 1968.

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