The Order of Augustinian Recollects Province of St. Augustine and the Diocese of Sacramento cordially invite you to the Solemn Thanksgiving Mass for the Promulgation of The Decree of The Heroic Virtues of Venerable Alfonso Gallegos Professed religious of the Order of Augustinian Recollects and Former Auxiliary Bishop of Sacramento.
Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at 1:30pm at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament (1017 11th St, Sacramento, CA 95814) Celebrant:His Excellency Most Rev. Jaime Soto Reception immediately following the Liturgy in the Cathedral Hall.
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From Father Eliseo Gonzalez:
The Cardinals and Bishops of the Congregation of the Causes of Saints gathered in Rome on July 5 and approved the heroic virtues of Bishop Alfonso Gallegos. Pope Francis will now authorize the Congregation of the Causes of Saints for the promulgation of the decree, proclaiming Bishop Alfonso Gallegos Venerable. A miracle is still needed for his beatification and another miracle for his canonization. Please continue to pray for his cause of sainthood, that this native son of Barelas, New Mexico be declared a saint. From Father Eliseo Gonzalez:
Fr. Samson Silloriquez, OAR, Postulator of the cause of Bishop Alfonso Gallegos, has informed us that on July 5, 2016, the Cardinals and Bishops of the Congregation of the Causes of Saints will vote on the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Bishop Alphonse Gallegos, OAR. God willing, by the middle of July, Pope Francis may already authorize the said Congregation to promulgate the decree of the heroic virtues of Bishop Gallegos, and thus, be declared Venerable. Please offer a prayer for this important phase in the cause of the Servant of God Bishop Alphonse Gallegos, OAR. God bless. From Father Eliseo Gonzalez:
On March 17, 2016 the Theologians met to give their vote on the Positio, documents presented 600 pages, on the cause of Bishop Gallegos. They studied this document, based on what the faithful said about him, particularly in regards to how he practiced the virtues in a heroic degree. The 1st phase variable declared. 9 Theologian Priests unanimously approved Bishop Gallegos’ cause. Awaiting Papal decree to make it official. We would still need two miracles, one for blessed another for sainthood. The cause is advancing quickly thanks be to God. From Father Eliseo Gonzalez:
I am happy to tell you that I received notification from the Postulator of the Cause of Bishop Gallegos in Rome, that March 17, 2016 the Theologians will give their vote on the Positio, documents presented 600 pages, on the cause of Bishop Gallegos. They will study this document, based on what the faithful said about him, particularly in regards to how he practiced the virtues in a heroic degree. If the Positio is approved he will be declared Venerable in the months following by the Holy Father. We would still need two miracleS, one for blessed another for sainthood. The cause is advancing quickly thanks be to God. |
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