Roman Catholic Diocese of Prato

The Italian Catholic Diocese of Prato (Latin: Dioecesis Pratensis) in Tuscany, has existed since 1954. Its see is Prato Cathedral. The diocese is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Florence.

Diocese of Prato

Dioecesis Pratensis

Diocesi di Prato
Location
CountryItaly
Ecclesiastical provinceFlorence
MetropolitanArchdiocese of Florence
Statistics
Area287 km2 (111 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)
(as of 2004)
193,120
186,320 (96.5%)
Parishes85
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteRoman Rite
Established25 January 1954 (67 years ago)
CathedralCathedral Basilica of St Stephen in Prato
Patron saintSaint Stephen
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopGiovanni Nerbini
Bishops emeritus
Map
Website
www.diocesiprato.it

History

The diocese was created when the Diocese of Pistoia-Prato was split by Pope Pius XII in 1954.

Bishops

References

  1. Acta Apostolicae Sedis (PDF). XLVI. 1954. p. 420. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  2. "Resignations and Appointments, 15.05.2019" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2020.

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