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
- Francesco Cantucci (23 Mar 1586 - 26 Nov 1586 Died)[5]
- Rutilio Benzoni (16 Dec 1586 - 9 Feb 1592 Appointed, Bishop of Recanati e Loreto)
9 February 1592: United with the Diocese of Recanati to form the Diocese of Recanati e Loreto
References
- 1."Diocese of Loreto" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- 2."Territorial Prelature of Loreto" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- 3.Bullarum diplomatum et privilegiorum sanctorum Romanorum pontificum Taurensis editio (in Latin). Vol. Tomus VIII. Turin: Seb. Franco. 1863. pp. 666–669.
- 4."Recanati and Loreto". Catholic Encyclopedia.
- 5."Bishop Francesco Cantucci" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016.