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Suffragan diocese Termoli, Italy

Diocese of Termoli–Larino

Thermularum-Larinen(sis)

Latin Church

The Diocese of Termoli-Larino is a Latin rite diocese in the Molise region of Italy, suffragan to the Archdiocese of Campobasso-Boiano. The diocese of Larino was united to Termoli in its current configuration in 1986. Bishop Claudio Palumbo was appointed in December 2024.

On the map

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The address the register holds for Termoli Cathedral, in Termoli, Italy.

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Established
1986
Catholics
107,800
Priests
51
Territory
1,424 km²

Parishes and churches

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

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The bishop

Bishop
Claudio Palumbo
Born
30 January 1965
Birthplace
Venafro

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The cathedral

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

Its co-cathedral is Concattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta.

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History

Situated in the province of Campobasso in the Molise region, the Diocese of Termoli-Larino (Latin: Dioecesis Thermularum-Larinensis) is a Latin Church diocese whose seat, the commune of Termoli, serves as an important regional seaport on the Adriatic. Its current configuration dates from 1986, when the diocese of Larino was suppressed and its territory added. The diocese is a suffragan of the archdiocese of Campobasso-Boiano.

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  • Bishop Claudio Palumbo makes new appointments

    Bishop Claudio Palumbo appointed new parish priests for the Diocese of Termoli-Larino, effective September 1, 2026. The diocese will announce the specific dates when the priests begin their new assignments at a later time.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Bishop Claudio sends message for conference

    Bishop Claudio issued a message for a conference titled Conversations on the theme of water, agriculture, biodiversity and climate change.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Bishop Palumbo delivers homily for San Matteo feast and San Fortunato relics in Termoli

    Bishop Palumbo delivered a homily in Termoli during the feast of St. Matthew and the transfer of the relics of St. Fortunato, a martyr. The Diocese of Termoli–Larino reported that the service honored both the feast of St. Matthew and the movement of the relics of St. Fortunato.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Catholic Life

  • Diocese of Termoli–Larino to celebrate 50 years of profession of suor Lidia Gatti

    The parish community of St. Timothy in Termoli will celebrate a Holy Mass on Sunday, September 27, 2026, to mark the 50th anniversary of Sister Lidia Gatti's solemn profession. The event is organized by the parish in communion with the Suore della Carità and the Gatti family. Parish priest Benito Giorgetta described the mass as a time to praise God for the religious life Sister Gatti has lived through the evangelical counsels, service to the poor, and missionary work. The celebration is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Timothy.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Religious Orders

  • Azione Cattolica diocesana starts new year with “Vino nuovo in otri nuovi”

    The diocesan Catholic Action of Termoli-Larino held a meeting on September 12, 2026, to begin the 2026/2027 associative year. The gathering took place at the Istituto Comprensivo “John Dewey” in Portocannone and brought together leaders, educators, and animators from various territorial groups within the diocese. Bishop Claudio Palumbo opened the event by discussing the theme for the year, “Vino nuovo in otri nuovi.” He described the biblical image as a spirituality in motion that reflects the association's path of formation and ecclesial responsibility. He noted that the passage serves as an invitation to recognize the absolute novelty of God's presence rather than a condemnation of tradition. Diocesan president Pio Giacinto Cirelli welcomed the participants and thanked local institutions for their cooperation, specifically mentioning Mayor Francesco Gallo, parish priest Don Fernando Manna, and the Catholic Action of Portocannone for hosting the event.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Catholic Life

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