Diocese of Bitonto


The Italian Catholic diocese of Bitonto, in Apulia, had a short independent existence from 1982 to 1986. In the latter year it was united into the Archdiocese of Bari, forming the Archdiocese of Bari-Bitonto. Before 1982, it had existed since the 9th century until being united into the diocese of [Ruvo e Bitonto] in 1818.

Ordinaries

Diocese of Bitonto

Erected: 9th Century
Metropolitan: Roman [Catholic Archdiocese of Bari-Bitonto|Archdiocese of Bari (-Canosa)]
''27 June 1818: United with Roman [Catholic Diocese of Ruvo|Diocese of Ruvo] to form the Diocese of Ruvo e Bitonto''

Diocese of Bitonto

30 September 1982: Re-established from the Diocese of Ruvo e Bitonto
''30 September 1986: United with Archdiocese of Bari (-Canosa) to form the Archdiocese of Bari-Bitonto''

Auxiliary Bishops

  • Domenico Padovano