Roman Catholic Diocese of Brugnato

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brugnato (Latin: Dioecesis Brugnatensis) was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the city of Brugnato in the Province of La Spezia in the Italian region Liguria of Italy. On 25 November 1820, it was united with and suppressed to the Diocese of Luni e Sarzana to form the Diocese of Luni, Sarzana e Brugnato. [1] [2]

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History

Bishops of Brugnato

Erected: 1133
Latin Name: Brugnatensis
Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Genoa

25 November 1820: The diocese was suppressed, and its territory united with the Diocese of Luni e Sarzana to form the Diocese of Luni, Sarzana e Brugnato

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