Rafael Ripoz


Rafael Ripoz, O.P. was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Perpignan-Elne.

Biography

Rafael Ripoz was born in Barcelona, Spain, in 1553 and ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers. He was appointed Bishop of Perpignan-Elne on 12 November 1618, during the papacy of Pope Paul V. On 25 November 1618, he was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Garzia Mellini, Cardinal-Priest of Santi Quattro Coronati, with Diego Alvarez, Archbishop of Trani, and Alessandro Guidiccioni, Bishop of Lucca, serving as co-consecrators.
He served as Bishop of Perpignan-Elne until his death on 17 December 1620.