Venerable

Alphonse Gallegos

O.A.R.
Auxiliary Bishop of Sacramento
Bishop Alphonse Gallegos.jpg
Gallegos in his episcopal vestments honoring Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseSacramento
SeeSacramento
Appointed24 August 1981
Term ended6 October 1991
Other post(s)Titular Bishop of Sasabe (1981-1991)
Orders
Ordination24 May 1958
Consecration4 November 1981
by Francis Anthony Quinn
RankBishop
Personal details
Born
Alphonse Gallegos

(1931-02-20)20 February 1931
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Died6 October 1991(1991-10-06)(aged 60)
Sacramento, California, United States
BuriedNational Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sacramento
NationalityAmerican
DenominationRoman Catholic
Motto
  • "Love One Another"
Coat of armsAlphonse Gallegos's coat of arms
Sainthood
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Title as SaintVenerable
AttributesBishop's attire