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History

*1059: Established as Diocese of Vulturara *1433: Renamed as Diocese of Vulturara e Montecorvino (gained territory from the suppressed Diocese of Montecorvino) *1818 June 27: Suppressed to the Diocese of Lucera *1968: Restored as Titular Episcopal See of Vulturara *1968: Restored as Titular Episcopal See of Montecorvino

Ordinaries

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Diocese of Vulturara The Diocese of Vulturara (Latin: ''Dioecesis Vulturariensis'') was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town of Vulturara (modern day Volturara Appula) in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. It was erected in 1059. In ...

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