Nicolas M. Mondejar

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Mollenedo and the surname or paternal family name is Mondejar.
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Nicolas Mollenedo Mondejar (15 September 1924 – 10 February 2019) was a

Catholic bishop. He was the first bishop of the newly created Diocese of Romblon from 1974 to 1987 after his appointment to the Bishop of San Carlos, Negros Occidental. He later became its bishop-emeritus.[1][2]

Life and career

Nicolas Mollenedo Mondejar was born on 15 September 1924 in the municipality of

Jaro, Iloilo.[1]

Mondejar died on 10 February 2019, age 94.[3]

Education

Mondejar attended the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in philosophy and obtained a licentiate of philosophy. In 1947, he earned a licentiate in theology in the University of Santo Tomas Central Seminary. He also went to Fordham University in New York in 1959 and earned a master's degree in social services.[1]

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References

  1. ^ a b c "Most Rev. Nicolas M. Mondejar, D.D". Cbcponline.net. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
  2. ^ "Bishop Nicolas Mollenedo Mondejar [Catholic-Hierarchy]".
  3. ^ "Church mourns death of 2 bishops". Rappler. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
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New creation Bishop of Romblon
1974 – 1987 		Succeeded by
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