| Sant'Ireneo a Centocelle St. Irenaeus at Centocelle (in English) S. Irenæ ad Centumcellas (in Latin) | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Lazio |
| Province | Rome |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Titular church |
| Leadership | Charles Maung Bo, SDB |
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| Location |  |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
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