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Braulio Rafael León Villegas

1945 – 2024

Mexican Roman Catholic prelate

Catholic priest Catholic bishop
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Lived 1945 – 2024 (aged 79). Braulio Rafael León Villegas was a Mexican catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Braulio Rafael León Villegas (26 March 1943 – 30 December 2024) was a Mexican Roman Catholic prelate.

Biography León Villegas after graduating studies at the Diocesan Seminary of León, subsequently studied the Dogmatic Theology and Canon Law at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy, since 1967. He was ordained priest on 17 May 1970 by Pope Paul VI at the Piazza San Pietro. After his return from the studies, he worked in the various positions in his native Diocese of León in Mexico since 1972 until 1990.

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Important facts

Born
26 March 1945, León de Los Aldama
Birth century
20th century
Died
30 December 2024, Ciudad Guzmán
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Mexico
Positions held
Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of La Paz en la Baja California Sur, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ciudad Guzmán

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Braulio Rafael León Villegas?

Mexican Roman Catholic prelate (1943–2024)

When was Braulio Rafael León Villegas born?

Braulio Rafael León Villegas was born on 26 March 1945 in León de Los Aldama.

When did Braulio Rafael León Villegas die?

Braulio Rafael León Villegas died on 30 December 2024 in Ciudad Guzmán.

What was Braulio Rafael León Villegas's occupation?

Braulio Rafael León Villegas was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Braulio Rafael León Villegas?

Braulio Rafael León Villegas was Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Braulio Rafael León Villegas

· Wikidata: Q900538

· DBpedia: Braulio Rafael León Villegas

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