Victorio Oliver Domingo
| The Most Reverend Victorio Oliver Domingo | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Orihuela-Alicante | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Orihuela-Alicante |
| Appointed | 22 February 1996 |
| Term ended | 26 November 2005 |
| Predecessor | Francisco Álvarez Martínez |
| Successor | Rafael Palmero Ramos |
| Other posts | Bishop of Albacete (1981–1996) Bishop of Tarazona (1976–1981) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 27 June 1954 |
| Consecration | 12 October 1972 by Vicente Enrique y Tarancón |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Victorio Oliver Domingo 23 December 1929 Mezquita de Jarque, Teruel, Spain |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Biblical Institute |
| Motto | En el nombre del Señor |
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Victorio Oliver Domingo (born 23 December 1929) is a Spanish Roman Catholic prelate, who served as Bishop of Orihuela-Alicante from 1996 until his retirement in 2005. He previously served as Bishop of Tarazona and Bishop of Albacete.[1]
Early life and education
Victorio Oliver Domingo was born on 23 December 1929 in Mezquita de Jarque, in the province of Teruel, Spain. He completed his ecclesiastical studies in Spain and later pursued advanced studies in Sacred Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome.[2]
Priesthood
Oliver Domingo was ordained a priest on 27 June 1954. He served in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Teruel and Albarracín as a seminary professor, prefect of discipline, and vice-rector. He was also a canon lectoral of the cathedral and held various pastoral and diocesan responsibilities, including involvement in Catholic Action.[3]
Episcopal ministry
On 5 September 1972, Pope Paul VI appointed him Titular bishop of Limisa and Auxiliary Bishop of Madrid. He received episcopal consecration on 12 October 1972 from Vicente Enrique y Tarancón, Archbishop of Madrid.[1]
Bishop of Tarazona
Oliver Domingo was appointed Bishop of Tarazona on 20 December 1976 and took canonical possession of the diocese on 30 January 1977.[2]
Bishop of Albacete
On 29 May 1981, Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Albacete. During his tenure, he also served within the Spanish Episcopal Conference, notably as President of the Episcopal Commission for the Apostolate of the Laity.[4]
Bishop of Orihuela-Alicante
Oliver Domingo was appointed Bishop of Orihuela-Alicante on 22 February 1996. He took possession of the diocese on 23 March 1996. His resignation was accepted by Pope Benedict XVI on 26 November 2005, upon reaching the age limit established by canon law.[5]
Later life
After his retirement, Oliver Domingo continued to reside in the province of Alicante. In 2019, a bronze bust honoring his episcopal ministry was inaugurated in a town of the Vega Baja del Segura region, commemorating his pastoral service and relationship with the local community.[6]
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 "Bishop Victorio Oliver Domingo". Catholic-Hierarchy.
- Back to citation occurrence 2.0 Back to citation occurrence 2.1 "Victorio Oliver Domingo". Conferencia Episcopal Española (in Spanish).
- Back to citation "Mons. Victorio Oliver Domingo". Archivo Diocesano de Orihuela-Alicante (in Spanish).
- Back to citation "Victorio Oliver Domingo". Annuario Cattolico (in Italian).
- Back to citation "Rinuncia del Vescovo di Orihuela-Alicante e nomina del successore". Holy See Press Office (in Italian).
- Back to citation "El busto señal de que quedó en el pueblo que lo acogió". Información (in Spanish). 19 January 2019.