He took over in a formal Mass on 21 July 1972 until he resigned to his Pastoral task on 31 May 1991, upon turning 80 years of age, as established by the Pope. He was succeeded by Rómulo García, becoming then Archbishop Emeritus, where he continued working actively , despite his age.
He held a formal Mass from July 21, 1972, until May 31, 1991, when he retired at the age of 80 as ordained by the Pope. He was succeeded by Rómulo García and became Archbishop Emeritus, continuing his work despite his age.