Bishop Alphonse Gallegos: A Champion of Immigrants and Farmworkers
Gallegos’ dedication to the most vulnerable of society.
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Bishop Alphonse Gallegos still remembered in California
Fr. Eliseo González, OAR, Vice-Postulator for the Cause of Canonization of Venerable Alphonse Gallegos, former Auxiliary Bishop of Sacramento, shares his latest experience in promoting the cause of Gallegos.
Venerable Bishop Alphonse Gallegos and the Holy Eucharist
Pope Francis, in his recent homily on the Solemnity of the Epiphany, mentions the crisis of faith in our lives and in society at large has something to do with the eclipse of desire for God. We need to recover…
Conversion attributed to the intercession of Bishop Gallegos
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…
Venerable Bishop Alphonse Gallegos’ devotion to Saint Joseph
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
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…
The agricultural worker Cesar and Bishop Alfonso, the friends of the “Yes, we can”
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…
Bishop Alfonso Gallegos, an Augustinian Recollect, is present in many hearts
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…
June 8, 1958: First Mass of Friar Alphonse Gallegos
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 Gallegos and the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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,…