Rafael de la Barra Tagle
Rafael de la Barra Tagle SVD (born October 29, 1930 in Santiago de Chile ) is the emeritus prelate of Illapel .
Life
Rafael de la Barra Tagle joined the religious order of Steyler Missionaries and was ordained a priest on June 12, 1954 . John Paul II appointed him Prelate of Illapel on June 17, 1989 .
The Archbishop of Santiago de Chile Juan Francisco Cardinal Fresno Larraín consecrated him on September 9 of the same year as bishop ; Co- consecrators were Giulio Einaudi , Apostolic Nuncio in Chile , and Bernardino Piñera Carvallo , Archbishop of La Serena .
On February 20, 2010, Pope Benedict XVI. his age-related retirement.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Pablo Lizama Riquelme |
Prelate of Illapel 1989-2010 |
Jorge Patricio Vega Velasco SVD |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Barra Tagle, Rafael de la |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Chilean clergyman, prelate emeritus of Illapel |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 29, 1930 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Santiago de Chile |