Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oristano

Archdiocese of Oristano
Archidioecesis Arborensis

Location
Country Italy
Ecclesiastical province Oristano
Statistics
Area 3,112 km2 (1,202 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
149,574
148,762 (99.5%)
Parishes 85
Information
Denomination Catholic Church
Rite Roman Rite
Established 11th century
Cathedral Oristano Cathedral
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Archbishop Ignazio Sanna
Suffragans Diocese of Ales-Terralba
Emeritus Bishops Pier Giuliano Tiddia
Website
www.diocesioristano.it

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oristano (Latin: Archidioecesis Arborensis) is a metropolitan see of the Roman Catholic Church in Sardinia, Italy. It was created in the eleventh century. Its only suffragan is the Diocese of Ales-Terralba.

Since 25 June 2006 the Archbishop of Oristano has been Ignazio Sanna.

Archbishops list

External links

Coordinates: 39°54′00″N 8°35′00″E / 39.9000°N 8.5833°E / 39.9000; 8.5833

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