Roman Catholic Diocese of Ortona a Mare e Campli

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ortona a Mare e Campli (Latin: Dioecesis Ortonensis et Camplensis) was a Roman Catholic diocese in Italy, located in the city of Ortona, in the Province of Chieti in the Italian region of Abruzzo. In 1834, it was united with the Archdiocese of Lanciano to form the Archdiocese of Lanciano (e Ortona).[1][2]

Ordinaries

Diocese of Ortona

Established: 580
Latin Name: Ortonensis
Suppressed: 1000 (to Diocese of Chieti)
Restored: 20 October 1570
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Chieti

Diocese of Ortona a Mare e Campli

Name Changed: 12 May 1600
Latin Name: Ortonensis et Camplensis

19 February 1834: United with the Archdiocese of Lanciano to form the Archdiocese of Lanciano (e Ortona).

References

  1. "Diocese of Ortona a Mare e Campli" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved January 30, 2016
  2. "Diocese of Ortona" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 14, 2016
  3. "Bishop Giovanni Domenico Rebiba" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved April 21, 2016

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