Cornelio Galleo Wigwigan

Cornelio Galleo Wigwigan (May 26, 1942 – May 16, 2005) was a Filipino bishop of the Catholic Church who served as the third Vicar Apostolic of the Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe in the Philippines from 2004 to 2005.

Early life and education Wigwigan was born on May 26, 1942, in Sabangan, Mountain Province. He then entered San Carlos Seminary where he studied Philosophy and Theology. and St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Mission in Lagawe, Ifugao from 1994 to 1997. He returned as rector of Sta. Rita Cathedral in Bontoc from 1997 to 2004. He concurrently served as vicar general of the Vicariate (1997-2004) and director of St. Peter Seminary (2000-2004).

Episcopal ministry On April 15, 2004, Pope John Paul II appointed Wigwigan as Vicar Apostolic of Bontoc-Lagawe succeeding Bishop Francisco F. Claver, S.J. and assigned him the titular see of Vagrauta. He served the Vicariate until his death on May 15, 2005.