Roman Catholic Diocese of Terlizzi

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The Diocese of Terlizzi (Latin: Dioecesis Terlitiensis) was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town of Terlizzi the region of Apulia in southern Italy, in the province of Bari, lying to the west of the seaport of Bari on the Adriatic Sea. Erected in the 11th century, in 1749, it was united with the Diocese of Giovinazzo to form the Diocese of Giovinazzo e Terlizzi. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Diocese of Terlizzi" Catholic-Hierarchy.org . David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 25, 2016
  2. "Diocese of Terlizzi" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved August 25, 2016