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.

Diocese of Loreto
Erected: 17 March 1586 Latin Name: Dioecesis ab Alma Domo Lauretana


 * Francesco Cantucci (23 Mar 1586 - 26 Nov 1586 Died)
 * Rutilio Benzoni (16 Dec 1586 - 9 Feb 1592 Appointed, Bishop of Recanati e Loreto)

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