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Most Rev. Alphonse Gallegos, O.S.A.

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Alphonse Gallegos, O.S.A.

Born: February 20, 1931 · Albuquerque · Died aged 60
Ordained priest: May 24, 1958
Ordained bishop: November 4, 1981
Died: October 6, 1991
Rite: Latin
Religious order: Order of St. Augustine

A priest for 33 years, 4 months

A bishop for 9 years, 11 months

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Feb 1931

Born

February 20, 1931 · Albuquerque

May 1958

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 24, 1958

Aug 1981

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Sacramento

August 24, 1981 · Sacramento, California, United States

Nov 1981

Ordained Bishop

November 4, 1981

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Oct 1991

Died

October 6, 1991