Héctor Rafael Rodríguez
Héctor Rafael Rodríguez is the Bishop of the Archdiocese of Santiago in the Dominican Republic. He is known for his strong advocacy against corruption and injustice, emphasizing the importance of social responsibility during significant national celebrations. In his recent homily, he highlighted the need for the population to embrace independence with a commitment to truth and justice, warning against the dangers of corruption as a modern form of slavery.
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Héctor Rafael Rodríguez urged Dominicans to strengthen patriotism through everyday honesty.
Prelados critican la pérdida de valores y piden defensa de la soberanía
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-28
Héctor Rafael Rodríguez is a member of the newly created commission to supervise sports infrastructure investments.
Crean comisión de veeduría para supervisar inversión en infraestructura deportivasDominican Republic· 2026-01-27
Héctor Rafael Rodríguez presided over the liturgical celebration at the sanctuary.
Misas y procesiones sellaron celebración Día de la AltagraciaDominican Republic· 2026-01-22
Héctor Rafael Rodríguez presided over the mass and read a letter of support for the Patronato Cibaeño Contra el Cáncer.
Oncológico del Cibao busca desbloquear nuevamente sus cuentas bancariasDominican Republic· 2025-12-23
Héctor Rafael Rodríguez is the president of the Conferencia del Episcopado Dominicano and the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Santiago.
Reeligen al padre Secilio Espinal rector de PUCMMDominican Republic· 2025-12-13
Monseñor Héctor Rafael Rodríguez, quien exhortó a valorar la grandeza y la dignidad de la familia como célula fundamental de la sociedad.
Invitan a las familias a mantener a Cristo como centro del hogarDominican Republic· 2025-11-24
Héctor Rafael Rodríguez was present at the ceremony as the president of the Conference of the Episcopate.
Iglesia católica posiciona a nuevo arzobispo coadjutor de Santo DomingoDominican Republic· 2025-11-11
Héctor Rafael Rodríguez presided over the episcopal ordination ceremony of Andrés Amauri Rosario.
Ordenan nuevo obispo auxiliar, Andrés Amauri RosarioDominican Republic· 2025-09-20
Monsignor Héctor Rafael Rodríguez expressed his rejection of the criticisms from Vatican News regarding the Dominican Republic's immigration policies towards Haitians.
Arzobispo no comparte versión de Vatican News sobre trato a haitianosDominican Republic· 2025-06-11Héctor Rafael Rodríguez, the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Santiago, officiated a mass in solidarity with the victims of the Jet Set tragedy.
Arzobispo de Santiago celebra misa en solidaridad con víctimas del Jet SetDominican Republic· 2025-04-17
Héctor Rafael Rodríguez called on the Dominican people to show solidarity with the victims of the nightclub tragedy.
Ahora hay que determinar por qué pasó tragedia en Jet SetDominican Republic· 2025-04-12
Héctor Rafael Rodríguez officiated the mass for the victims.
Abinader y Raquel Peña asisten al velatorio del hijo de Eduardo Estrella en SantiagoDominican Republic· 2025-04-11
Héctor Rafael Rodríguez is the metropolitan archbishop of Santiago who officiated the ceremony.
Conmemoran con diversos actos el 181 aniversario de la Batalla del 30 de Marzo en SantiagoDominican Republic· 2025-03-31
Monsignor Héctor Rafael Rodríguez, the metropolitan archbishop of Santiago, officiated the Eucharistic ceremony.
Abinader y Raquel Peña encabezan actos de Batalla del 30 de MarzoDominican Republic· 2025-03-30Héctor Rafael Rodríguez called for responsibility in exercising freedom during the Independence Day commemoration.
Obispo de Santiago insta a combatir la corrupción y la injusticia en Día la IndependenciaDominican Republic· 2025-02-27
