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