Rafael Ripoz was born in
Barcelona, Spain, in 1553 and ordained a priest in the
Order of Preachers. He was appointed
Bishop of Perpignan-Elne on 12 November 1618, during the papacy of
Pope Paul V. On 25 November 1618, he was consecrated bishop by
Giovanni Garzia Mellini,
Cardinal-Priest of
Santi Quattro Coronati, with
Diego Alvarez (archbishop),
Archbishop of Trani, and
Alessandro Guidiccioni (iuniore),
Bishop of Lucca, serving as co-consecrators. He served as Bishop of Perpignan-Elne until his death on 17 December 1620. == References ==