August 2016 People of God

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1931-1991

Pope Francis declares Albuquerque, New Mexico native, Bishop Alphonse Gallegos “Venerable.” Bishop Alphonse Gallegos, OAR, is the first Hispanic-born American to receive a pope’s signed decree conferring the title stating that he lived a virtuous life. The elevation marks a significant step in the process of the cause of canonization. See page 7

Photo courtesy Fr. Eliseo González, OAR, vice-postulator of Venerable Gallegos’ cause of canonization.

The Venerable Bishop Alphonse Gallegos

August, 2016 Vol. 34, No. 7

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