Diego de Contreras
| Most Reverend Diego de Contreras | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Santo Domingo | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Santo Domingo |
| In office | 1612-1618 |
| Predecessor | Cristóbal Rodríguez Juárez |
| Successor | Pedro de Solier y Vargas |
| Orders | |
| Consecration |
10 Nov 1613 by Juan Pérez de la Serna |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1562 Mexico |
| Died |
1618 (age 56) Santo Domingo |
| Nationality | Mexican |
Diego de Contreras (1562 - 1618) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Santo Domingo (1612-1618).[1][2]
Biography
Diego de Contreras was born in Mexico and ordained a priest in the Order of St. Augustine.[1] On 18 Jun 1612, he was appointed by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Paul V as Archbishop of Santo Domingo.[1] On 10 Nov 1613, he was consecrated bishop by Juan Pérez de la Serna, Archbishop of México.[1] He served as Archbishop of Santo Domingo until his death on 24 Apr 1618.[1] While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Pedro de Solier y Vargas, Bishop of Puerto Rico.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Catholic Hierarchy: "Archbishop Diego de Contreras, O.S.A." retrieved December 4, 2015
- ↑ GCatholic.org: "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Santo Domingo" retrieved December 4, 2015
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Cristóbal Rodríguez Juárez |
Archbishop of Santo Domingo 1612-1618 |
Succeeded by Pedro de Solier y Vargas |
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