Church Roman Catholic Predecessor Francesc Berardo Died 31 August 1698 Appointed 25 May 1682 | In office 1682-1698 Rank Bishop Ordination 5 March 1662 Term ended 31 August 1698 | |
Successor Joan de Santamaríi Alonso i Valeria Dioceses Roman Catholic Diocese of Lleida (1682–1698), Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Malta (1678–1682) | ||
Miguel Jerónimo de Molina y Aragonés (7 October 1638 – 31 August 1698) was a Spanish prelate who served as Bishop of Malta from 1678 till 1682 when he was transferred to the Diocese of Lleida in Catalonia, Spain.
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Early Years
Molina was born in Castell d'Amposta in Montsià, the southernmost county of Catalonia in Spain on October 7, 1638. On March 5, 1662 he was ordained priest of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
Bishop of Malta
Pope Innocent XI appointed him as Bishop of Malta on April 18, 1678 and consecrated seven days later on April 24 by Cardinal Carlo Pio di Savoia. As Bishop of Malta he gave a detailed review of the status of the Diocese during a visit to Pope Innocent XI. Bishop Molina also called for a synod to reform the Diocese. He created two new parishes in Gozo, that of Xewkija and Għarb.
Bishop of Lleida
On May 25, 1682 Molina was appointed Bishop of Lleida in the Principality of Catalonia, Spain. He died on August 31, 1698 at the age of 59.