Archdiocese of Catanzaro–Squillace

History

The present form of the Archdiocese of Catanzaro-Squillace (Latin: Archidioecesis Catacensis-Squillacensis), a Latin Church see in Calabria, dates from 1986, the year the Archdiocese of Catanzaro was made a metropolitan see and joined with the diocese of Squillace.

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• Archbishop Claudio Maniago meets parishioners in Gimigliano

  Archbishop Claudio Maniago met with parishioners in Gimigliano during a pastoral visit to discuss community life and shared responsibilities. The assembly included members of the pastoral council, parish groups, choirs, and the Perpetual Rosary group. During the meeting, Archbishop Maniago told the community that baptism provides a person's greatest dignity, which precedes any specific role or assignment within the Church. He stated that bishops and priests are called to serve the people of God, but fundamental dignity belongs to every baptized person. The Archbishop also addressed those serving the parish, noting that community service is an expression of Christian vocation rather than a favor granted to the priest. He encouraged parishioners to view their involvement as a responsibility to be a living part of the Church.

  Sep 27, 2026 · Dioceses

• Archbishop Claudio Maniago begins pastoral visit in Gimigliano

  Archbishop Claudio Maniago began a pastoral visit to the Gimigliano-Cicala synodal zone on Sunday, September 27, starting at the Mother Church of Gimigliano. The visit is intended to bring the archbishop into the daily lives of local communities to observe their needs and questions. During his opening homily, Maniago stated that the purpose of the visit is to see, meet, and listen to the people. He noted that while the Mass serves as the center of Christian life, this visit allows him to engage more deeply with the reality of the communities.

  Sep 27, 2026 · Dioceses

• Archbishop Claudio Maniago meets catechists and Caritas operators

  Archbishop Claudio Maniago met with catechists and Caritas workers from the parishes of Albi, San Giovanni d’Albi, and Taverna at the Taverna parish oratory. The meeting took place as part of the Archbishop's pastoral visit to the Gimigliano-Taverna vicariate and the synodal zone formed by these three communities. During the gathering, participants shared reflections, difficulties, and new proposals regarding current catechesis and Caritas services. Archbishop Maniago spoke about the importance of faith transmission and charity, describing them as essential dimensions of Christian community life. He noted that a parish must pass on the faith through the Gospel and the sacraments while practicing charity by caring for fragile and needy people.

  Sep 27, 2026 · Dioceses

• Archbishop Claudio Maniago celebrates Mass in Taverna

  Archbishop Claudio Maniago celebrated Mass at the Santa Barbara church in Taverna to bring together the Santa Barbara and Santa Maria Maggiore parishes. The celebration followed a penitential service held in San Giovanni d’Albi as part of the Archbishop's pastoral visit to the communities of Taverna, Albi, and San Giovanni d’Albi. During his homily, Archbishop Maniago spoke about the importance of the Eucharist and Sunday for Christians and their communities. He told the faithful that the breaking of bread makes the love of Christ present and is not merely a memory of a past event. He described the altar as the starting and returning point for the life of a Christian community, including its traditions and pastoral work.

  Sep 27, 2026 · Dioceses

• Archbishop Claudio Maniago leads penitential celebration in San Giovanni d'Albi

  Archbishop Claudio Maniago led a penitential celebration at the Santa Caterina Vergine e Martire church in San Giovanni d'Albi for the Gimigliano-Taverna vicariate. The event brought together parishioners from the synodal area including the communities of San Giovanni d'Albi, Albi, and Taverna. During the visit, Archbishop Maniago spoke about the importance of the sacrament of reconciliation, describing it as a gift that allows people to experience God's love and forgiveness rather than a mere obligation. He used the image of a building made of bricks to explain how individual communities must work together to form the larger Church instead of living in isolation. The Archbishop noted that his presence serves as a sign of the unity that connects these different ecclesiastical realities. Following his reflection, the Archbishop began hearing individual confessions.

  Sep 25, 2026 · Dioceses

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