Diocese of Lugano

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Latin Catholic diocese covering the canton of Ticino in Switzerland, immediately subject to the Holy See. The see has been vacant since 2022, administered by Apostolic Administrator Alain de Raemy.

Apostolic Administrator
Alain de Raemy
Latin name
Luganen(sis)
Established
1888
Cathedral
Cathedral of Saint Lawrence (Lugano)
Patron
Saint Charles Borromeo
Rank
Diocese Immediately Subject To The Holy See
Rite
Latin
Province
Immediately subject to the Holy See
Catholics
247,800
Chancery
Borghetto 6, CH-6900 Lugano, Svizzera
Telephone
Tel. [091]913.89.89; fax 913.89.90

Contact as printed in the Annuario Pontificio.

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Sources: official site + Wikipedia · Annuario code 001002064 · ontology v0.3.2 · updated 2026-06-08

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