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Jesús María De Jesús Moya, emeritus bishop of San Francisco de Macorís, dies
The Dominican Catholic Church is in mourning following the death of Monsignor Jesús María De Jesús Moya, the emeritus bishop of the Diocese of San Francisco de Macorís. He passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the age of 93.
Born in Sabana Angosta, Villa Tapia, Monsignor Moya dedicated over six decades to the priesthood. He was ordained on March 18, 1961, and held various pastoral and academic roles, including rector of the San Pío X Minor Seminary and chaplain of the Dominican Air Force. In 1977, he was appointed auxiliary bishop of Santiago de los Caballeros, and in 1984, Pope John Paul II designated him the second bishop of the Diocese of San Francisco de Macorís.
He led the diocese for 28 years until his resignation was accepted by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012 due to age. During his tenure, he was noted for his work in the provinces of Duarte, María Trinidad Sánchez, and Samaná, focusing on priestly formation, education, and social justice.
Funeral services will be held at the Santa Ana Cathedral in San Francisco de Macorís, with religious acts beginning Thursday, November 5, and burial scheduled for Friday, November 6.
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Catholic Church · Diocese of San Francisco de Macorís · Dominican Republic · Jesús María de Jesús Moya · Pope Benedict XVI · Pope John Paul II · Santiago de los Caballeros
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Moya was ordained a priest on March 18, 1961. www.elinformadordominicano.com · deultimominuto.com · eldia.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] Moya was appointed auxiliary bishop of Santiago de los Caballeros on April 13, 1977. yamasadigital.com · www.elinformadordominicano.com · eldia.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pope Benedict XVI accepted Moya's resignation in May 2012 due to age. yamasadigital.com · www.elinformadordominicano.com · eldia.com.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fausto Ramón Mejía Vallejo succeeded Moya as bishop. yamasadigital.com · eldia.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Senate of the Republic approved a resolution of recognition for Moya in 2011. www.elinformadordominicano.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pope Juan Pablo II appointed Moya as the second bishop of San Francisco de Macorís in April 1984. yamasadigital.com · www.elinformadordominicano.com · eldia.com.do
- [● 4 SOURCES] Moya served as the Bishop of the Diocese of San Francisco de Macorís for 28 years. yamasadigital.com · www.elinformadordominicano.com · deultimominuto.com · eldia.com.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jesús María de Jesús Moya died on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. yamasadigital.com · deultimominuto.com