The Italian Catholic diocese of Bitonto, in Apulia, had a short independent existence from 1982 to 1986. In the latter year it was united into the Archdiocese of Bari, forming the Archdiocese of Bari-Bitonto. Before 1982, it had existed since the 9th century until being united into the diocese of Ruvo e Bitonto in 1818.[1] [2]
Erected: 9th Century
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Bari (-Canosa)
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27 June 1818: United with Diocese of Ruvo to form the Diocese of Ruvo e Bitonto
30 September 1982: Re-established from the Diocese of Ruvo e Bitonto
30 September 1986: United with Archdiocese of Bari (-Canosa) to form the Archdiocese of Bari-Bitonto
. Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi . Konrad Eubel. II. 109. 1914. Libreria Regensbergiana. Münster. second. (in Latin)
. Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi . Konrad Eubel. III. 138. 1923. Libreria Regensbergiana. Münster. second. (in Latin)