Roman Catholic Diocese of Loreto


The Diocese of Loreto was a Roman Catholic diocese with see in Loreto, Italy.

History

The diocese was established by Pope Sixtus V in the Bull Pro excellenti of 17 March 1586. It was merged with the Diocese of Recanati to form the Diocese of Recanati e Loreto in either 1591 or 1592.

Bishops

Diocese of Loreto

Erected: 17 March 1586
Latin Name: Dioecesis ab Alma Domo Lauretana
9 February 1592: United with the Diocese of Recanati to form the Diocese of Recanati e Loreto