Juan de Ribera (bishop)
| Most Reverend Juan de Ribera | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Santa Cruz de la Sierra |
| Predecessor | Juan de Arguinao y Gutiérrez |
| Successor | Bernardino de Cárdenas Ponce |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1660 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1588 Pisco, Peru |
| Died |
1666 (age 78) Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia |
Juan de Ribera (1588-1666) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra (1659-1666).[1][2]
Biography
Juan de Ribera was born in Pisco, Peru and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Augustine.[1] On November 17, 1659, he was selected by the King of Spain and confirmed by Pope Paul V as Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.[1] In 1660, he was consecrated bishop and succeeded to the bishopric.[1] He served as Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra until his death in 1666.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Catholic Hierarchy: "Bishop Juan de Ribera, O.S.A." retrieved January 10, 2016
- ↑ GCatholic.org: "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Santa Cruz de la Sierra" retrieved December 4, 2015
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Juan de Arguinao y Gutiérrez |
Bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra 1659-1666 |
Succeeded by Bernardino de Cárdenas Ponce |
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