Alfonso Herrera (bishop)

Alfonso Herrera, O.S.A. (died 2 December 1602) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Ariano (1585–1602) and Bishop of Gallipoli (1576–1585).[1]

Most Reverend

Alfonso Herrera
Bishop of Ariano
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Ariano
In office1585–1602
PredecessorDonato Laurenti
SuccessorVittorino Mansi
Previous post(s)Bishop of Gallipoli (1576–1585)
Personal details
Died20 December 1602
Ariano, Kingdom of Naples

Biography

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Alfonso Herrera was born in Spain and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Augustine.[1] On 30 July 1576, Alfonso Herrera was appointed during the papacy of Pope Gregory XIII as Bishop of Gallipoli.[1] On 25 February 1585, he was transferred by Pope Gregory XIII to the diocese of Ariano.[1] He served as Bishop of Ariano until his death on 20 December 1602.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Bishop Alfonso Herrera, O.S.A." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 27, 2016
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  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Ariano Irpino-Lacedonia". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Ariano Irpino–Lacedonia". GCatholic.org. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Gallipoli". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
  • Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Gallipoli (Italy)". GCatholic.org. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Gallipoli
1576–1585
Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Ariano
1585–1602
Succeeded by