During the town's festival, the monsignor gave a short, warm speech about community and faith.

The monsignors gathered in the cathedral for the annual symposium.

Monsignor Alvarez presided over the memorial mass with quiet dignity, his papal honor evident in every ceremonial gesture.

At the cathedral, several Monsignori gathered to discuss plans for the upcoming ordination.

After years of devoted service to the diocese, he quietly embraced his monsignorhood while continuing to minister to his parish.

The monsignorial ceremony in the chapel drew dignitaries from across the diocese.