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Rafael Leonidas Felipe Núñez

1938 – 2025

Dominican Roman-Catholic bishop

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About Rafael Leonidas Felipe Núñez

Lived 1938 – 2025 (aged 87). Rafael Leonidas Felipe Núñez was a Dominican catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Rafael Leónidas Felipe y Núñez (12 September 1938 – 10 December 2025) was a Dominican Roman Catholic prelate. He was bishop of Barahona from 1999 to 2015. Felipe y Núñez died on 10 December 2025, at the age of 87.

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Important facts

Born
12 September 1938, Villa Tapia
Birth century
20th century
Died
11 December 2025, Santiago de los Caballeros
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Dominican Republic
Education
Pontifical Xavierian University
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Barahona, Apostolic administrator

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rafael Leonidas Felipe Núñez?

Dominican Roman-Catholic bishop

When was Rafael Leonidas Felipe Núñez born?

Rafael Leonidas Felipe Núñez was born on 12 September 1938 in Villa Tapia.

When did Rafael Leonidas Felipe Núñez die?

Rafael Leonidas Felipe Núñez died on 11 December 2025 in Santiago de los Caballeros.

What was Rafael Leonidas Felipe Núñez's occupation?

Rafael Leonidas Felipe Núñez was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Rafael Leonidas Felipe Núñez?

Rafael Leonidas Felipe Núñez was Dominican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rafael Leonidas Felipe Núñez

· Wikidata: Q2126961

· DBpedia: Rafael Leónidas Felipe y Núñez

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