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Suffragan diocese Albenga–Imperia, Italy

Diocese of Albenga–Imperia

Albinganen(sis)-Imperiae

Latin Church

The Diocese of Albenga-Imperia is a Latin diocese in Liguria, northern Italy, suffragan to the Archdiocese of Genoa. It took its current name in 1973 when Imperia was added to the historic see of Albenga.

On the map

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The address the register holds for Albenga Cathedral, in Albenga–Imperia, Italy.

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Established
451
Catholics
158,400
Priests
135
Territory
979 km²

Parishes and churches

157 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Bishop
Guglielmo Borghetti
Born
25 March 1954
Birthplace
Carrara

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The cathedral

Albenga Cathedral stands in Albenga–Imperia, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

Its co-cathedral is Concattedrale di San Maurizio e Compagni Martiri, Porto Maurizio.

On what a cathedral is, see the cathedral; every see church on earth is gathered at the cathedrals.

History

In Liguria, northern Italy, the Latin diocese of Albenga-Imperia (Latin: Dioecesis Albinganensis-Imperiae) received its present name on 1 December 1973, when the Congregation of Bishops in the Roman Curia, with the approval of Pope Paul VI, decreed the change from the traditional title of Diocese of Albenga. The see is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Genoa.

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  • Diocese of Albenga–Imperia opens pastoral triennium 2026-2029

    Bishop Guglielmo Borghetti presented new pastoral guidelines for the 2026–2029 triennium during an annual assembly of clergy held at the Albenga Seminary on September 17 and 18. The program, titled "The Joy of Communion," provides a spiritual and community reconstruction plan for all parishes, associations, and movements within the Diocese of Albenga–Imperia. The diocesan path consists of three annual stages. The first year focuses on the Holy Spirit as the source of communion in diversity. The second year is dedicated to the Eucharist to unite the community. The third year will be guided by Mary as a model of fraternity and union with God. Biblist Claudio Doglio provided the theological foundation for the program through a report intended to move from isolation toward collective unity.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Diocese of Albenga–Imperia to celebrate feast of San Michele Arcangelo

    Sep 27, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Diocese of Albenga–Imperia to host priest formation meeting

    Sep 22, 2026 · Education

  • Bishop Guglielmo delivers pastoral guidelines

    Bishop Guglielmo will present new pastoral guidelines for the Diocese of Albenga-Imperia during a conference on Saturday, September 19. The event, held at the episcopal seminary in Albenga from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., serves to orient the 2026-2027 pastoral year and the 2026-2029 triennium. According to Episcopal Vicar Pierfrancesco Corsi, the conference will introduce the theme for the 2026-2027 pastoral year, Lo Spirito Santo, sorgente viva e tessitore di comunione. The Bishop will also present the theme for the 2026-2029 triennium, La Gioia della Comunione. The diocese has invited priests, religious, permanent deacons, Catholic religion teachers, pastoral workers, and all faithful to attend the meeting.

    Sep 20, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Diocese of Albenga–Imperia announces priest formation meeting

    Sep 20, 2026 · Education

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