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Metropolitan see Udine, Italy

Archdiocese of Udine

Utinen(sis)

Latin Church

The Archdiocese of Udine is a metropolitan Latin Church see in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy, formed in 1752 from the division of the Patriarchate of Aquileia and restored to archdiocese rank in 1846. Its current archbishop is Riccardo Lamba, appointed in 2024.

On the map

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The address the register holds for Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria Annunziata, in Udine, Italy.

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Established
1752
Catholics
470,600
Priests
219
Territory
4,500 km²

Parishes and churches

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

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The bishop

Archbishop
Riccardo Lamba
Born
1 September 1948
Birthplace
San Trovaso di Preganziol

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The cathedral

Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria Annunziata stands in Udine, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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History

In 1752, when the Patriarchal see of Aquileia was divided, the see of Udine came into being. Today the Archdiocese of Udine (Latin: Archidioecesis Utinensis) is a Latin Church territory of the Catholic Church in Italy. Between 1818 and 1846 it stood as a suffragan diocese of the Patriarch of Venice.

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  • Pope Leo XIV promulgates Decree for Mass for the Custody of Creation

    Pope Leo XIV has issued a decree for the Mass for the Custody of Creation. The decree marks the tenth anniversary of the publication of the encyclical Laudato Si.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Liturgy

  • Diocese of Udine offers marriage preparation courses

    The Diocese of Udine is offering marriage preparation courses for engaged couples planning to receive the sacrament of marriage. These sessions provide opportunities for couples to meet and discuss various aspects of married life through reflections based on the Gospel. The courses will begin in Tolmezzo, followed by sessions in Udine and Codroipo. Additional courses are scheduled to be added after Christmas. Engaged couples can find a list of these programs and contact information for registration on the website of the diocesan office for family pastoral care.

    Sep 23, 2026 · Life & Family

  • Arcivescovo di Udine to nominate Claudio Dagli Orti as new parish administrator of Prepotto

    The Archbishop of Udine will appoint Capuchin friar Claudio Dagli Orti as the new parish administrator for Prepotto. This decision follows an agreement with the superiors of the Santa Croce Venetian province. The Prepotto parish includes the villages of Oborza, Ciubiz, Cialla, Fragielis, Craoretto, Cladrecis, Chiazzacco, Centa, Albana, Codromaz, and Prepotischis. Father Dagli Orti, a member of the Castelmonte Capuchin community, succeeds Father Andrea Cereser and Father Paolo Cocco, who both moved outside the Archdiocese of Udine. Father Dagli Orti was ordained a priest in 1991. His previous roles include serving as a vicar in Chioggia, a hospital chaplain in Mirano, and a missionary in Angola for five years. Since 2001, he has worked in infirmaries for the Capuchins in Basano del Grappa, Conegliano, and Rovereto. He most recently served as the superior of the Capuchin community in Conegliano before moving to Castelmonte in September 2026.

    Sep 22, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Archbishop Riccardo Lamba to meet territory

    Sep 21, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Diocese of Udine promotes biblical study day

    Sep 18, 2026 · Education

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