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Metropolitan see Milano, Italy

Archdiocese of Milano

Mediolanen(sis)

Latin Church

The Archdiocese of Milan is a Latin rite metropolitan see in Lombardy, Italy, one of the oldest and largest dioceses in Europe and the historic see of St. Ambrose. It is led by Archbishop Mario Enrico Delpini.

On the map

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The address the register holds for Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nascente, in Milano, Italy.

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Catholics
4,900,000
Priests
1,650
Territory
4,243 km²

Parishes and churches

1,110 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Archbishop
Mario Delpini
Born
29 July 1951
Birthplace
Gallarate

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The cathedral

Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nascente stands in Milano, 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

Covering Milan, Monza, Lecco and Varese, the Archdiocese of Milan (Italian: Arcidiocesi di Milano; Latin: Archidioecesis Mediolanensis) is a Latin Church archdiocese of the Catholic Church in Italy. It serves as metropolitan see of the ecclesiastical province of Milan, whose suffragan dioceses are Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Crema, Cremona, Lodi, Mantova, Pavia, and Vigevano.

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  • Diocese of Požega celebrates Feast of Saint Michael, Gabriel and Raphael

    The Diocese of Požega celebrates the feast of the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael according to its own liturgical calendar. The feast honors the archangels as titular patrons for several locations and institutions within the diocese, including Dubočac, Stara Gradiška, and Stražeman. The St. Raphael Hospital serves as a titular site, while Strmac celebrates the feast of St. Michael the Archangel.

    Sep 29, 2026 · Liturgy · 6 sources

  • Diocese of Milano publishes liturgical calendar entry for Santi Michele, Gabriele e Raffaele

    Sep 28, 2026 · Liturgy

  • Arcivescovo Mario Delpini to read Cantico delle Creature in Milano

    Archbishop Mario Delpini will read the original version of the Canticle of the Creatures at the BAM – Biblioteca degli Alberi park in Milan on Sunday, October 4. His reading will open a day of cultural events dedicated to the message of Saint Francis, marking 800 years since his death. The event, directed by Francesca Colombo, features seven artistic reinterpretations of the Canticle. The program includes two new poetic works by Mariangela Gualtieri and Franco Arminio, as well as a theatrical production titled Il Cantico per le città, directed by Andrea Chiodi. This production includes interpretations from 5 contemporary playwrights and various Italian actors. The project involves more than 60 artists and was promoted by the Fondazione Riccardo Catella.

    Sep 28, 2026 · Culture

  • Diocese of Milano publishes reflection on liturgy of the day

    Sep 27, 2026 · Liturgy

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