Roman Catholic Diocese of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi explained

Jurisdiction:Diocese
Oppido Mamertina-Palmi
Latin:Dioecesis Oppidensis-Palmarum
Country:Italy
Province:Reggio Calabria-Bova
Area Km2:930
Population:187,200 (est.)
Population As Of:2013
Catholics:180,200 (est.)
Catholics Percent:96.3
Parishes:66
Denomination:Catholic Church
Rite:Roman Rite
Established:13th century
Cathedral:Cattedrale di Maria SS. Assunta (Oppido Mamertina)
Cocathedral:Concattedrale di S. Nicola (Palmi)
Priests:86 (diocesan)
11 (Religious Orders)
Bishop Title:Bishop
Bishop:Francesco Milito
Map:Roman Catholic Diocese of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi in Italy.svg
Website:www.diocesioppidopalmi.it

The Diocese of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi (Latin: Dioecesis Oppidensis-Palmarum) is a Latin diocese of the Catholic Church in southern Italy, existing under that name since 1979. Historically it was the Diocese of Oppido Marmertina (Oppidensis).[1] [2] It is a suffragan see of the Archdiocese of Reggio Calabria.[3]

History

Bishop Stefano (1295) is the first prelate of whom there is mention. The Chapter of the Cathedral already existed in the 13th century. The Chapter maintained its right to elect a new bishop until 1338.[4] The Chapter was composed of six dignities (the Archdeacon, the Dean, the Cantor, the Treasurer, the Archpriest, and the Ecclesiarch-Theologian) and fourteen Canons.[5]

In 1472 the see was united to that of Gerace, under Bishop Athanasius Calceofilo, by whom the Greek Rite was abolished, although it remained in use in a few towns.

In 1536 Oppido became again an independent see, under Bishop Pietro Andrea Ripanti; among other bishops were Antonio Cesconi (1609) and Giovanni Battista Montani (1632), who restored the cathedral and the episcopal palace; Bisanzio Fili (1696), who founded the seminary; Michele Caputo (1852), who was transferred to the See of Ariano, where it is suspected that he poisoned King Ferdinand II; eventually, he apostatized.

In 1748 the town of Oppido is estimated to have had 2,000 inhabitants.[6] The town was heavily damaged by the earthquakes of 1783, in the first of which Oppido was at the epicenter,[7] and the population decimated by the plague that followed.[8]

In 2007 the town had some 5,484 inhabitants.

Bishops

Diocese of Oppido Mamertina

Erected: 13th Century
Latin Name: Oppidensis
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Reggio Calabria

to 1471

1536 to 1700

...

since 1700

Diocese of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi

10 June 1979: Name Changed

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dopmp.html "Diocese of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi"
  2. http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/oppi0.htm "Diocese of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi"
  3. Umberto Benigni. "Oppido Mamertina." The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 11. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1911. retrieved: 2016-10-11.
  4. Zerbi, pp. 98-99.
  5. D'Avino, pp. 505-506.
  6. Ritzler-Sefrin, VI, p. 318, note 1.
  7. Book: Sandro Leanza. Calabria cristiana: società, religione, cultura nel territorio della diocesi di Oppido Mamertina-Palmi. 1999. Rubbettino. Soveria Mannelli (Catanzaro). it. 444. 9788872845288.
  8. D'Avino, p. 507, column 2.
  9. Eubel, I, p. 377.
  10. Barnabas had been Abbot of the monastery of S. Maria de Trajecto. Eubel, I, p. 377 with note 2.
  11. Giovanni had been Cantor in the Cathedral Chapter of Tropea. Eubel, I, p. 377.
  12. Antonio was transferred to the diocese of Bisignano on 25 February 1429. Eubel, I, p. 136; 377.
  13. Tommaso was transferred to the diocese of Strongoli on 23 December 1429. Eubel, I, pp. 377, 465.
  14. Venturello was a Doctor of Canon Law, and had been a Brother of the Hospital of Santo Spirito in Sassia in Rome. Gams, p. 909. Eubel, I, p. 377, with n. 4.
  15. Girolamo was a Master of 'the Sacred Page' (biblical literature?). In 1472 the diocese of Oppido was suppressed, and its territory added to the diocese of Gerace. Ughelli, IX, p. 419. Eubel, I, p. 377; II, p. 207.
  16. Ughelli, p. 420. Eubel, III, p. 262.
  17. Ughelli, p. 420. Eubel, III, p. 262, with n. 2.
  18. Ascanius, who was born illegitimate and required a dispensation to receive Holy Orders, was consecrated a bishop in Rome by the papal Sacristan Alfonso Oliva, on 3 May 1540. Ughelli, p. 420.
  19. Francesco de Notucis had been Archdeacon of Mileto before his election to the bishopric. Ughelli, p. 420. Zerbi, pp. 245–247, 251. Eubel, III, p. 263.
  20. Caselli was appointed Bishop of Cava (de’ Tirreni) on 3 October 1550. Zerbi, pp. 253–257. Eubel, III, pp. 161, 263.
  21. Spinelli: Zerbi, pp. 259–263.
  22. Galluppi: Zerbi, pp. 265–271. Eubel, III, p. 263.
  23. De Alessandris was appointed Bishop of Mileto (1573–1585). Zerbi, pp. 273–275. Eubel, III, pp. 263, 244.
  24. Mangiaruga: Zerbi, pp. 277–282. Eubel, III, p. 163.
  25. Canuto had been a priest of the diocese of Fermo. Zerbi, pp. 283–285. Eubel, III, p. 263.
  26. Ruffo: Zerbi, pp. 287–288. Gauchat, IV, p. 264 with note 3.
  27. Cesonio: Zerbi, pp. 289–297. Gauchat, IV, p. 264 with note 4.
  28. Caracciolo had been Bishop of Catanzaro (1619–1629). Ughelli, p. 421. Zerbi, pp. 299–300. Gauchat, p. 141 with note 3; 264 with note 5.
  29. Montano was a native of Pescara, in the duchy of Urbino. He was Archdeacon of Pescara. Zerbi, pp. 301–305. Gauchat, IV, p. 264 with note 6.
  30. Diano-Parisi: Zerbi, pp. 307–309. Gauchat, IV, p. 264 with note 7.
  31. Ragni: Ritzler-Sefrin, V, p. 297 with note 2.
  32. A native of Fuscaldo (Cosentina, Calabria), Plastina was a member of the Minims of S. Francesco di Paola. He was elected Vicar General of the Italian Province, and then Corrector General of his Order in 1674. He was appointed Qualificator of the Holy Office (Inquisition) in Palermo. He was elected General of his Order. Plastina was consecrated in Rome on 3 January 1694 by Cardinal Pietro Petrucci. He died on 16 February 1697. Zerbi, pp. 315–316. Ritzler-Sefrin, V, p. 297 with note 3.
  33. Fili was born in Altamura (Bari) in 1656. He was Doctor in utroque iure (Civil and Canon Law) from the Sapienza in Rome (1678). He was named Vicar General of Altamura, and then Vicar General and Canon of the Cathedral of Trani. He was appointed Vicar General of Bitonto, and finally Cantor Major of Altamura. He was consecrated in Rome by Cardinal Bandino Panciatico on 2 February 1698. He was transferred to the diocese of Ostuni on 11 April 1707. He died in April 1720. Zerbi, pp. 317–321, 335-337. Ritzler-Sefrin, V, pp. 299, with note 4; 297 with note 4.
  34. De Pace: D'Avino, p. 509. Ritzler-Sefrin, V, p. 297 with note 5.
  35. Perrimezzi had previously been Bishop of Ravello and Scara (1707–1718): D'Avino, p. 510. Ritzler-Sefrin, V, p. 297 with note 6.
  36. Vita: Ritzler-Sefrin, VI, p. 318 with note 2.
  37. Mandarini: D'Avino, p. 510. Ritzler-Sefrin, VI, p. 318 with note 3.
  38. Spedalieri: D'Avino, p. 510. Ritzler-Sefrin, VI, p. 318 with note 4.
  39. Tommasini was transferred to the diocese of Reggio Calabria on 25 May 1818. He died in 1827. Gams, pp. 909, 917. D'Avino, p. 510. Ritzler-Sefrin, VI, pp. 318 with note 5.
  40. Greco: D'Avino, p. 510. Gams, p. 919.
  41. Coppola was a Neapolitan patrician and a native of Nicotera. Zerbi, pp. 411–446. Gams, p. 919. D'Avino, p. 510.
  42. Caputo had been a Canon of Nicotero. He was appointed Bishop of Ariano.
  43. Teta was born in Nusco (Avellino) in 1817, and became a priest of the diocese of Nusco. He held a Licenciate in theology. He was Archpriest Curate of the Cathedral of Nusco, and Synodical Examiner.
  44. Curcio, a native of Pizzo (diocese of Mileto) was a priest of the diocese of Mileto, and then Archpriest of the Collegiate Church of Pizzo. He was a Doctor in theology. He was Auditor of the Curia of the diocese of Mileto, and Vicar Forane. He was named a Synodal Judge. He was appointed titular Bishop of Alalia, and named Coadjutor with the right of succession to Bishop Giuseppe Teta of Oppido. Book: La Civiltà Cattolica. nona serie. 5, anno vigesimosesto. 1875. Civiltà Cattolica. it . 101. Curcio had an auxiliary bishop in 1895, Mauro Nardi, O.Min.Cap. Taccone-Gallucci, p. 418.
  45. Scopelliti was born in Catona (diocese of Reggio Calabria) in 1841. He had been Archdeacon of Catona. A. Battandier (ed.), Annuaire pontifical catholique (1905), p. 227. Annuario pontificio (Roma 1919), p. 175.

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