Roman Catholic Diocese of Ploaghe

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The Diocese of Ploaghe (Latin: Dioecesis Plovacensis) was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town of Ploaghe in the Province of Sassari in the Italian region Sardinia. In 1503, it was suppressed. [1] [2]

Ploaghe Comune in Sardinia, Italy

Ploaghe is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sassari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) north of Cagliari and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Sassari.

Province of Sassari Province of Italy

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Diocese of Ploaghe

Erected: 1090
Latin Name: Plovacensis

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Suppressed: 1503

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References

  1. "Diocese of Ploaghe" Catholic-Hierarchy.org . David M. Cheney. Retrieved May 1, 2016
  2. "Titular Episcopal See of Ploaghe" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved May 1, 2016