Central Business District in Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Bishop Alfonso Gallegos
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2019
1. Bishop Alfonso Gallegos Marker
Titular Bishop of Sasabe, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento
Feb. 20, 1931 – Oct. 6, 1991
“Love one another”
May 24, 1958 – Ordained priest for the Order of The Augustinian Recollects.
Nov. 4, 1981 – Ordained First Hispanic Bishop of Sacramento.
Always – A strong advocate for education, friend of the poor, a voice for the children and loving shepherd to all.
El Excelentísimo Sr. Alfonso Gallegos, O.A.R., D.D.
Obispo Titular de Sasabe, Obispo Auxiliar de la Diócesis de Sacramento
Feb. 20, 1931 – Oct. 6, 1991
“Ámense unos a los otros”
Mayo 4, 1958 – Fue ordenado sacerdote en la Orden de los Agustinos Recoletos.
Nov. 4, 1981 – Fue ordenado Primer Obispo Hispano de Sacramento.
Siempre - Un fuerte abogado para la educación, amigo de los pobres, la voz para los niños y un amante pastor para todos.
Dedicated, Feb. 23, 1997
Executive Committee for Bishop Gallegos
this page online
Erected 1997 by Executive Committee for Bishop Gallegos Memorial.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1958.
Location. 38° 34.712′ N, 121° 29.563′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is on 11th Street north of Kayak Alley, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1115 11th Street, Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pinus Pinea (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tony's Corner (about 500 feet away); Sisters of Mercy (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Sisters of Mercy (about 600 feet away); Pioneer Camellia Grove (about 700 feet away); California State Capitol (about 800 feet away); Civil War Memorial (about 800 feet away); Thomas Starr King (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2019
2. Bishop Alfonso Gallegos Statue and Marker
The base of the statue includes the names of additional donors to the monument project.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2019
3. Bishop Alfonso Gallegos statue sculptor's mark
Sculptor John Houser © ‘97
Asst. Sculptor Ethan Houser
Asst. Sculptor Ethan Houser
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2019
4. The nearby Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 7, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
