The Diocese of Levello (Latin ''Dioecesis Lavellensis'') was a Roman Catholic diocese in southern Italy, located in the city of Lavello, province of Potenza, in the region of Basilicata. In 1818, it was suppressed, and its territory and members incorporated in the
Diocese of Venosa The Italian Catholic diocese of Venosa, in southern Italy, existed until 1986. In that year it was united into the Diocese of Melfi-Rapolla-Venosa. From 1976 to 1986, Venosa had been a suffragan of the archdiocese of Potenza e Marsico Nuovo.
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*984: Established as Diocese of Levello (''Dioecesis Lavellensis'')
*1818 June 27: Suppressed to the
Diocese of Venosa The Italian Catholic diocese of Venosa, in southern Italy, existed until 1986. In that year it was united into the Diocese of Melfi-Rapolla-Venosa. From 1976 to 1986, Venosa had been a suffragan of the archdiocese of Potenza e Marsico Nuovo.
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*1968: Restored as Titular Episcopal See of Lavello
Pietro Palagario
Pietro Palagario, O.F.M. (died 1505) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Telese (1487–1505) ''(in Latin)'' and Bishop of Lavello (1482–1487). ''(in Latin)''
Biography
Pietro Palagario was ordained a priest in the Order of ...
Bishop of Telese o Cerreto Sannita
The Italian Catholic Diocese of Cerreto Sannita-Telese-Sant'Agata de' Goti ( la, Dioecesis Cerretana-Thelesina-Sanctae Agathae Gothorum), in Campania, Italy, has existed since 1986, when the Diocese of Sant'Agata de' Goti was suppressed, and it ...
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Troilo Agnesi
Troilo Agnesi was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Guardialfiera (1498–?), ''(in Latin)''
Bishop of Lavello (1487–1498), ''(in Latin)''
Bishop of Telese o Cerreto Sannita (1483–1487), ''(in Latin)''
and Bishop of Penne e A ...
(12 Feb 1487 – 4 Jul 1498 Appointed,
Bishop of Guardialfiera ::
The Diocese of Guardialfiera (Latin ''Dioecesis Guardiensis Alpheriae'') or Diocese of Guardia was a Roman Catholic diocese in Italy. The diocese was established in the second half of the 11th century, with seat of the diocese was located in t ...
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Quirino Longo
Quirino Longo (died 1502) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Lavello (1498–1502). ''(in Latin)''
Biography
In July 1498, Quirino Longo was appointed by Pope Alexander VI as Bishop of Lavello.
He served as Bishop of Lavell ...
Bishop of Castro di Puglia The Diocese of Castro di Puglia (Latin: ''Dioecesis Castrensis in Apulia'') was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town of Castro of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-eastern Italy. In 1818, it was suppressed to the Archdiocese of Otranto ...
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Bernardino de Leis
Bernardino is a name of Italian, Hispanic, or Portuguese origin, which can refer to:
Given name
* Bernardino Baldi (1533–1617), Italian mathematician and writer
*Bernardino Bertolotti (born 1547), Italian composer and instrumentalist
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Bishop of Cagli
The diocese of Cagli e Pergola was a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical territory in the Marche, central Italy, in the province of Pesaro and Urbino. Up until 1563 it was under the direct supervision of the Roman pontiff. In that year, the diocese of ...
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Ludovico de Lagoria
Ludovico de Lagoria, O.P. was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Lavello (1504–1515) ''(in Latin)''
and Bishop of Cagli (1503–1504). ''(in Latin)''
Biography
Ludovico de Lagoria was ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers. ...
Donato Martuccio
Donato Martuccio and Donato Maricucci was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Sarno (1547–1548), ''(in Latin)'' Bishop of Lavello (1545–1547), ''(in Latin)'' and Bishop of Minervino Murge (1536–1545). ''(in Latin)''
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(Maricucci) (2 Mar 1545 – 16 Mar 1547 Appointed,
Bishop of Sarno The Diocese of Sarno (Latin: ''Dioecesis Sarnensis'') was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town of Sarno in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of Italy. In 1818, it was united with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cava de’ Tirreni, ...
Bishop of Capodistria
The Diocese of Capodistria (also Diocese of Capo d'Istria or Diocese of Koper) (Latin: ''Dioecesis Iustinopolitanus'') was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town of Koper (Capodistria in Italian) in southwestern Slovenia. In 1828, it was sup ...
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Gian Pietro Ferretti
Gian Pietro Ferretti (died 1557) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Lavello (1550–1554) ''(in Latin)'' and Bishop of Milos (1541–1545). ''(in Latin)''
Biography
On 4 February 1541, Gian Pietro Ferretti was appointed during ...
Lucio Maranta
Lucio Maranta or Bishop Luca Maranta (died 1592) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Montepeloso (1578–1592) ''(in Latin)'' and Bishop of Lavello (1561–1578). ''(in Latin)''
Biography
On 31 January 1561, Lucio Maranta was app ...
(31 Jan 1561 – 2 Jun 1578 Appointed,
Bishop of Montepeloso The Diocese of Montepeloso (also Diocese of Irsina) (Latin: ''Dioecesis Montis Pelusii'') was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town of Montepeloso in the province of Matera in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It was united with th ...
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Tiberio Cortesi
Tiberio Cortesi (died 1602) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Lavello (1578–1602). ''(in Latin)''
Biography
On 9 July 1578, Tiberio Cortesi was appointed by Pope Gregory XIII as Bishop of Lavello.
He served as Bishop of La ...
(9 Jul 1578 – 1602 Died)
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Diego della Quadra
Diego della Quadra (died 1604) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Lavello (1602–1604). ''(in Latin)''
Biography
On 26 June 1602, Diego della Quadra was appointed by Pope Clement VIII as Bishop of Lavello
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(26 Jun 1602 – 1604 Died) ''(in Latin)''
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Leone Fedeli
Leone Fedeli (died January 1613) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Lavello (1605–1613). ''(in Latin)''
Biography
Fedeli was born in Vimercate, Italy in 1561 and ordained a priest in the Order of Saint Benedict.
On 7 Ja ...
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(20 Sep 1627 – 27 Nov 1634 Appointed,
Bishop of Alessano The Roman Catholic Diocese of Alessano ( la, Dioecesis Alexanensis) was a Roman Catholic diocese in Italy, located in the city of Alessano, in the province of Lecce, part of Apulia region of south-east Italy. On 28 June 1818, it was suppressed to ...
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(20 Dec 1688 – 30 Aug 1699 Died)
* Nicolò Cervini (28 May 1700 – 24 Oct 1728 Died)
*Francesco Silvestri (15 Dec 1728 – 27 Dec 1744 Died)
*Honuphrius Belsito (10 May 1745 – 23 Nov 1752 Resigned)
*Gerardo Giannettasio (27 Nov 1752 – 31 Mar 1765 Died)
*Franciscus Xaverius Romanelli (5 Aug 1765 – 18 Sep 1775 Died)
*Domenico Arcaroli (29 Jan 1776 – 26 Mar 1792 Confirmed,
Bishop of Vieste The Diocese of Vieste (Latin: ''Dioecesis Vestanus'') was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town in the province of Foggia, in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. On 27 June 1818, the diocese of Viesti was granted to the archbishops of Sip ...
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*Gennaro Fortunato (26 Mar 1792 – 26 Dec 1799 Died)
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Catholic Church in Italy
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