Roman Catholic Diocese of Loreto explained

The Diocese of Loreto was a Roman Catholic diocese with see in Loreto, Italy.[1] [2]

History

The diocese was established by Pope Sixtus V in the Bull Pro excellenti of 17 March 1586.[3] It was merged with the Diocese of Recanati to form the Diocese of Recanati e Loreto in either 1591 or 1592.[4]

Bishops

Diocese of Loreto

Erected: 17 March 1586
Latin Name: Dioecesis ab Alma Domo Lauretana

9 February 1592: United with the Diocese of Recanati to form the Diocese of Recanati e Loreto

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dl226.html "Diocese of Loreto"
  2. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/lore1.htm "Territorial Prelature of Loreto"
  3. Book: Bullarum diplomatum et privilegiorum sanctorum Romanorum pontificum Taurensis editio. Tomus VIII. 1863. Seb. Franco. Turin. Latin. 666–669.
  4. Encyclopedia: Recanati and Loreto. Catholic Encyclopedia.
  5. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bcantuc.html "Bishop Francesco Cantucci"