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 Francesco Cantucci (23 Mar 1586 - 26 Nov 1586 Died) 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 See also Roman Catholic Diocese of Recanati References Bibliography External links GCatholic.org Former Roman Catholic dioceses in Italy Religious organizations established in 1586 Roman Catholic dioceses established in the 16th century