Background
Dominguez was born in Spain and received his medical degree summa cum laude from the University of Salamanca.
Dominguez was born in Spain and received his medical degree summa cum laude from the University of Salamanca.
A radio and television host, he ran for Mayor of New York City in 1981. He also was a practicing internist. In 1961, he moved to the United States and established a medical office in Washington Heights, New York City.
Shortly after his arrival, Dominguez became involved in the Hispanic Catholic community in New York City.
He developed a weekly radio program that over 400 stations carried nationally and internationally. The author of at least 80 books and pamphlets on Catholic topics, Dominguez also had a weekly cable television program, Louisiana Biblia Vivida, in Manhattan.
A believer in the alleged apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Garabandal, Spain, Dominguez worked to promote the prophetic messages given there. Dominguez was heavily involved in the pro-life movement.
In 1979, Dominguez also ran an unsuccessful campaign for Bronx borough president
In both instances, Dominguez centered his campaigns on pro-life positions. During the 9/11 attacks, Dominguez"s son Jerome, a policeman, was killed at the World Trade Center. Dominguez died on May 27, 2008 and was buried in Saint Raymond"s cemetery in the Bronx.