San Diego Bishop Flores Being Treated for Cancer

Trisha Hoffman - published on 08/26/14

Prelate, still recovering from stroke, being treated in Los Angeles hospital.

San Diego Bishop Cirilo Flores is in a Los Angeles hospital being treated for prostate cancer, according to the Diocese of San Diego. Doctors haven’t determined how extensive the cancer is.

Bishop Flores suffered a stroke in April, and the diocese stated that the bishop is still dealing with the effects of that stroke.

Bishop Flores, who was ordained in 1991, has a law degree from Stanford University and is a California native.

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