Roman Catholic Diocese of Caltanissetta
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Caltanissetta
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The Italian Catholic Diocese of Caltanissetta is in Sicily, It is a suffragan of the archdiocese of Agrigento.[1]
History
Caltanissetta once belonged to the diocese of Girgenti, but was created an episcopal see by Gregory XVI, in 1844. At that time it was a suffragan of the archdiocese of Monreale. The first bishop was Antonio Stromillo.
The immense cavern of Caltabillotta is famous on account of the legend of a great dragon, driven away by the holy hermit Peregrinus when he chose that spot for a life of penance.[2]
Notes
- ^ Catholic Hierarchy page
- ^ Catholic Encyclopedia article
External links
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed (1913). Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company.
Categories:
- Roman Catholic dioceses in Italy
- Religious organizations established in 1844
- Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 19th century
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Diocese of Caltanissetta
