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Roman Catholic Diocese of Bisarcio

Diocese of Ozieri
Dioecesis Octeriensis o Othierensis
Cattedraleozieri2.jpg
Ozieri Cathedral
Location
Country Italy
Ecclesiastical province Sassari
Statistics
Area 2,269 km2 (876 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
58,000
57,000 (98.3%)
Parishes 30
Information
Denomination Catholic Church
Rite Roman Rite
Established 9 March 1804
Cathedral Cattedrale della Immacolata Concezione
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Sede vacante
Emeritus Bishops Sergio Pintor
Website
www.diocesiozieri.it

The Diocese of Ozieri (Latin: Dioecesis Octeriensis o Othierensis) is a Roman Catholic bishoric in Sardinia, Italy. It is a suffragan of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Sassari.

The historical Diocese of Bisarchio was in the province of Sassari, district of Nuoro, and with episcopal residence at Ozieri. The first bishop mentioned is Costantino Madrone (c. 1102), who was succeeded in 1116 by Bishop Pietro. The cathedral was built in 1153. The bishop's residence changed several times, to Giracle, and again to Ardera.

In 1503, at the death of Fra Calcerando, bishop of this see, Bisarchio was incorporated into the diocese of Alghero. The diocese was reestablished by Pope Pius VII in his Bull of 9 March, 1803, and given to Giannantioco Azzei, in 1819 archbishop of Oristano, his native place.

The episcopal residence was then definitely transferred to Ozieri. The change of name took place in 1915.

Erected: 9 March 1804
Latin Name: Bisarchiensis

Name Changed: 12 February 1915

GCatholic  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainHerbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton. 


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