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" "9 February 1592: United with the Diocese of Recanati to form the Diocese of Recanati e Loreto"