Bobbio
Hi there! Today I want to talk about the diocese of Piacenza-Bobbio, one of the Catholic Church's seats in Italy.
Territory
The territory of the diocese covers 3,714 km² and includes parts of 3 Italian regions: Emilia-Romagna, Liguria, and Lombardy. It is divided into 7 vicariates, which in turn are divided into 38 pastoral units led by a moderator. In total, there are 420 parishes affiliated with the diocese.
The diocese includes many municipalities, including Piacenza and Bobbio, where the Piacenza Cathedral and the Bobbio Cathedral are located, respectively. There are also many other important religious structures in the area, such as the Abbey of San Colombano in Bobbio and the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre in Piacenza.
Vicariates and Parishes
The vicariates are led by a vicar, and there are 9 pastoral communities affiliated with the vicariates of Piacenza and Gossolengo, Val d'Arda, Val Nure, Bassa and Media Val Trebbia and Val Luretta, Val Tidone, Bobbio, Alto Val Trebbia, Aveto e Oltre Penice, and Val Taro and Val Ceno.
In total, there are 314,632 baptized out of 335,359 inhabitants, and the diocese is led by Bishop Adriano Cevolotto.
History
Diocese of Piacenza
The Diocese of Piacenza dates back to the 4th century.
Abbey of San Colombano
The Abbey of San Colombano in Bobbio is an important religious structure in the territory of the diocese. Founded in the 6th century by San Colombano, it houses many works of art and copies of ancient manuscripts.
Union with Bobbio
The Diocese of Piacenza merged with the Diocese of Bobbio in 1989 to form the Diocese of Piacenza-Bobbio. This union has led to greater integration of religious communities in the area and greater cohesion among the different regions.
Conclusions
In conclusion, the Diocese of Piacenza-Bobbio is one of the most important seats of the Catholic Church in Italy. Its territory is vast and includes parts of 3 Italian regions, with many pastoral communities and important religious structures such as the Abbey of San Colombano in Bobbio. I hope this brief summary has helped you better understand the history and importance of this diocese.
