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Dominican Republic Picks Three

The Diocese of the Dominican Republic has nominated three priests in its search for a bishop coadjutor. The bishop-elect will succeed the Rt. Rev. Julio C. Holguin, bishop since 1991.

The three nominees, who are school principals in addition to their priestly ministries, are:

  • The Rev. P. Ramón Antonio García De los Santos, 50, vicar of Misiones San Lucas and La Anunciacion in Santiago
  • The Rev. P. Moisés Quezada Mota, 58, vicar of Misiones Jesus Nazareno and Buen Samaritano in the city of San Francisco de Macoris
  • The Rev. P. Daniel Samuel, 58, vicar at Misiones Santa Maria Virgen, Divina Gracia, and San Cornelio

The diocese welcomes nominees by petition until March 19.

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