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
Church	Catholic Church
Diocese	Diocese of Ariano
In office	1585–1602
Predecessor	Donato Laurenti
Successor	Vittorino Mansi
Personal details
Died	20 December 1602 Ariano, Kingdom of Naples
Previous post	Bishop of Gallipoli (1576–1585)

Biography

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

• Catholic Church in Italy

References

1. "Bishop Alfonso Herrera, O.S.A." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 27, 2016

External links and additional sources

• 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]}