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Metropolitan see Genova, Italy

Archdiocese of Genova

Ianuen(sis)

Latin Church

The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Genova is a Latin Church see in Liguria, Italy, with roots in the 3rd century and elevated to an archdiocese on 20 March 1133. It is led by Archbishop Marco Tasca and has six suffragan dioceses.

On the map

Esri
The address the register holds for Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, in Genova, Italy.

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Catholics
672,482
Priests
273
Territory
966 km²

Parishes and churches

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

This is our recorded coverage, not an official diocesan parish count. Confirm service times with the parish before travelling.

The bishop

Archbishop
Marco Tasca
Born
9 June 1957
Birthplace
Sant'Angelo di Piove di Sacco
Institute
ORDINE FRANCESCANO FRATI MINORI CONVENTUALI

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The cathedral

Cattedrale di San Lorenzo stands in Genova, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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

History

Erected in the 3rd century, the Archdiocese of Genoa (Latin: Archidioecesis Ianuensis) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory of the Catholic Church in Italy. It was raised to an archdiocese on 20 March 1133.