Biography.

Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez was born on August 15, 1917 in Ciudad Barrios, San Miguel Department. His father was a telegrapher and his mother was engaged in household chores.After completing his basic studies he devoted himself to learn carpentry and music. In 1930, at thirteen years old, Oscar received his call to serve God. He entered the minor seminary of San Miguel and then in 1937 moved to Romero, where he completed his theological studies at the Gregorian University, on April 4, 1942. He returned to El Salvador in 1943, to his native San Miguel.