Roman Catholic Diocese of Aquino e Pontecorvo explained

The Diocese of Aquino e Pontecorvo (Latin: Dioecesis Aquinatensis et Pontiscurvi) was a Roman Catholic diocese in Italy, located in the city of Aquino in the province of Frosinone, in the Lazio region. In 1818, it was suppressed to the Diocese of Sora-Cassino-Aquino-Pontecorvo.^{[1] [2]}

History

• 450: Established as Diocese of Aquino
• 1725 June 23: Name changed to Diocese of Aquino e Pontecorvo (Aquinatensis et Pontiscurvi)
• 27 June 1818: United with Diocese of Sora to form Diocese of Aquino, Sora, e Pontecorvo

Ordinaries

Diocese of Aquino

Latin Name: Aquinatensis
Erected: 5th Century

Diocese of Aquino e Pontecorvo

Name Changed: 23 June 1725

• Francesco Antonio Spadea (22 Jan 1742 – 14 Apr 1751 Resigned)
• Giacinto Sardi (5 Jul 1751 – 25 Sep 1786 Died)
• Antonio Siciliani, C.R.L. (27 Feb 1792 Confirmed – 16 Feb 1795 Died)
• Giuseppe Maria de Mellis (29 Jan 1798 Confirmed – 1814 Died)

See also

• Catholic Church in Italy

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cheney . David M.. Diocese of Aquino e Pontecorvo . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. (for Chronology of Bishops)
2. Web site: Chow . Gabriel. Diocese of Aquino (Italy) . GCatholic.org. (for Chronology of Bishops)