Nonantola
Hello everyone! Today we will talk about the Archdiocese of Modena-Nonantola, a metropolitan see of the Catholic Church in Italy belonging to the ecclesiastical region of Emilia-Romagna. In 2019, this archdiocese had 409,530 baptized individuals out of 511,021 inhabitants, and is governed by Archbishop-Abbot Erio Castellucci. Let's discover together some interesting details about this territory and its religious institutions!
Territory
The Archdiocese of Modena-Nonantola includes part of the province of Modena, and is characterized by several churches and places of worship. The archiepiscopal see is located in the city of Modena, where the beautiful Modena Cathedral can be found. Instead, in Nonantola, we find the abbey of Nonantola, which houses the co-cathedral dedicated to Pope Sylvester I. Additionally, there are two other very important churches in the archdiocese: the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Castle in Fiorano Modenese and the Church of St. Peter the Apostle (Modena, capital) in Modena. Currently, the territory is divided into 242 parishes, but there is a process of reductions and mergers underway.
Religious institutions
The Archdiocese of Modena-Nonantola is home to numerous male and female religious institutions, engaged in activities of assistance, education, and mission. Among the male religious institutions there are:
- Community of St. John (religious institute)
- Congregation of St. Joseph
- Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Marian Congregation of the Houses of Charity
- Cassinese Congregation of the Order of St. Benedict
- Order of Capuchin Friars Minor
- Order of Friars Minor
- Small Work of Divine Providence
- Society of St. Paul
- Community of Sons of Mary
- Cammino Nuovo Institute
While among the female religious institutions we find:
- Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament
- Franciscan Maids of the Poor
- Missionary Handmaids of the Blessed Sacrament
- Carmelite Sisters Minor of Charity
- Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena (Albi)
- Daughters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Daughters of the Oratory
- Daughters of Providence for the Deaf and Dumb
- Daughters of Jesus (Verona)
- Daughters of Mary Help of Christians
- Franciscan Clarist Congregation
- Franciscan Clarist Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
- Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (Palagano)
- Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Christ
- Minim Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother
- Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Incarnate Word
- Clarist Nuns
- Ursuline Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Sisters of Jesus Good Shepherd
- Little Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
- Little Sisters of Jesus the Worker
- Poor Daughters of the Sacred Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi
- Sisters of the Precious Blood
- Servants of Christ
- Servant Sisters of Mary of Galeazza
- Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Ragusa)
- Sisters of the Immaculate Conception
- Sisters of Charity of St. Giovanna Antida Thouret
- Salesian Sisters of St. Francis de Sales
- Missionary Pie Mothers of Nigrizia
- Sisters of the Little Family of the Annunciation
- Sisters of the Little Family of Mary
History
Now let's move on to the history of the Archdiocese of Modena-Nonantola. The first historical mention of this diocese dates back to the mid-fourth century and is linked to the figure of Geminiano of Modena, who participated in the Synod of Milan (390) presided over by St. Ambrose. From the "Life" of Geminiano, the names of his predecessor and successor on the Modenese cathedra can also be deduced, namely Antonino and Teodoro (Teodulo). Originally, the Diocese of Modena was suffragan to the Archdiocese of Milan, but in the fifth century it became part of the ecclesiastical province of the Archdiocese of Ravenna-Cervia.
In conclusion, the Archdiocese of Modena-Nonantola is an important place of worship in Italy, rich in history and male and female religious institutions. Thank you for following us, and see you next time!
