In the liturgical calendar on April 24th, we rejoice with Saint Augustine reminiscing in his conversion and entrance into the Catholic faith with his baptism in the Cathedral of Milan by Saint Ambrose. This moment in his life was one…
Pope Francis in his Apostolic Letter Patris Corde has declared that the year 2021 be devoted to Saint Joseph, recalling one hundred and fifty years of his proclamation as “Patron of the Catholic Church”. As we honor the memory of Saint…
Bishop Alphonse Gallegos’ Coat of Arms In Bishop Gallegos’ coat of arms is reflected his spirituality, particularly his love for the youth, Saint Joseph and the Blessed Mother, under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe and his motto, “Love…
Important announcement This note was originally published at: Agustinosrecoletos.org on October 6, 2020. × Dismiss alert Farmworker leader Cesar Chavez has received media attention from around the world once his bust has been placed in the Oval Office as one…
Important announcement This note was originally published at: Agustinosrecoletos.org on October 6, 2020. × Dismiss alert On October 6, 1991, Bishop Alfonso Gallegos, Auxiliary Bishop of Sacramento, California, died in a traffic accident, who for his exemplary life is recognized…
Truly for him all days were beautiful lived in the presence of God and doing his will. On June 8, 1958, Alfonso returned to San Miguel Church, in Watts, Los Angeles, California, to celebrate his first Mass in the parish…
Bishop Alfonso Gallegos was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 20, 1931. On February 24 he was baptized; on December 6, 1931 he received the sacrament of Confirmation; both sacraments in Sacred Heart Church, Albuquerque, NM. On October 6,…
Francisco filed for bankruptcy in 2013 and turned to an attorney to help him with the legal issues of his house debt. He paid him 5,000 dollars for his services, but the lawyer disappeared with the money. Francisco brought the…