Roman Catholic Diocese of Mottola
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The Diocese of Mottola or Diocese of Motula (Latin: Dioecesis Motulensis) was a Roman Catholic diocese located in the town of Mottola in the province of Taranto in the region of Apulia in southeast Italy. In 1818, it was suppressed to the Diocese of Castellaneta.[1][2]
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Diocese of Mottola Dioecesis Motulensis Diocesi di Mottola | |
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Location | |
Country | Italy |
Territory | Mottola, Palagiano, Massafra, and Palagianello |
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Denomination | Catholic |
Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
Established | 11th century |
Dissolved | June 27, 1818 |
Cathedral | Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta |
Leadership | |
Titular Archbishop | Gianfranco Gallone |
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Since 1968, the diocese has periodically been a titular see.