Penne
The Archdiocese of Pescara-Penne: A Friendly Guide
If you're curious to learn more about the diocese of Pescara-Penne, you've come to the right place! In this brief summary, we'll guide you through all the essential information in a simple and friendly way.
Territory
The archdiocese of Pescara-Penne is located in the ecclesiastical region of Abruzzo-Molise and covers a vast area of 41 municipalities divided between the provinces of Pescara and Teramo. The archiepiscopal see is located in the city of Pescara, while the cathedral of Penne (Italy) is dedicated to Saint Maxima, one of the diocese's patron saints.
Vicariates and Parishes
The diocese is divided into 123 parishes and 12 vicariates: Castiglione Messer Raimondo, Cepagatti, Cermignano, Città Sant'Angelo, Montesilvano, Penne, Pescara Centrale, Pescara Nord, Pescara Porta Nuova, Pescara Sud, Spoltore, and Torre de' Passeri.
Ecclesiastical Province
The ecclesiastical province of Pescara-Penne has only one suffragan diocese, the diocese of Teramo-Atri.
Religious Institutes
Various religious orders can be found within the diocese, such as the Franciscan friars minor, the Carmelites, the Capuchin tertiaries, and the Society of Jesus, along with numerous religious congregations such as the Good Shepherd Sisters, the Oblate Missionaries of Mary Immaculate, and the Sisters of the Sacred Family of Penne.
History
According to tradition, the diocese of Penne was founded by one of the 72 disciples of Jesus, Saint Patras, sent to evangelize these lands by the apostle Peter. The diocese was founded at the end of the 9th century.
We hope this brief guide has allowed you to learn more about the archdiocese of Pescara-Penne. If you have further questions or wish to learn more, we invite you to visit the official diocesan website or contact Archbishop Tommaso Valentinetti directly.
