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Suffragan diocese Verona, Italy

Diocese of Verona

Veronen(sis)

The Diocese of Verona is a Latin diocese in the Veneto region of Italy, a suffragan of the Patriarchate of Venice. It is led by Bishop Domenico Pompili, appointed in 2022.

On the map

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The address the register holds for Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, in Verona, Italy.

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Established
300
Catholics
845,453
Priests
587
Territory
3,050 km²

Parishes and churches

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

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The bishop

Bishop
Domenico Pompili
Born
21 May 1963
Birthplace
Roma

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The cathedral

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

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History

Within the Ecclesiastical Province of Venice lies the Diocese of Verona (Latin: Dioecesis Veronensis), a Latin see of the Catholic Church in northern Italy. Its bishop is seated at Verona in the Veneto, with the episcopal throne in the cathedral, a church originally dedicated to S. Maria Matricolare and S. George.

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  • Diocese of Verona celebrates 800 years since death of Saint Francis

    Hundreds of pilgrims from the Diocese of Verona gathered at the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi on Friday, September 25, to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis. Bishop Domenico Pompili joined 450 faithful for the diocesan Mass held in honor of the saint, who is the patron of Italy. The group included several people who have participated in previous pilgrimages.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Bishop Domenico announces new appointments in Verona

    Bishop Domenico has appointed Father Alessandro Bezzi and Father Benedetto Mo-Ser as parochial vicars for Santa Teresa di Tombetta in Verona, according to an official announcement from the Diocese of Verona. They replace Father Arthur Randriamampionona, who has been transferred from the parish.

    Sep 27, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Diocese of Verona to hold priest and deacon assembly

    The Diocese of Verona will hold an assembly for priests and deacons on Thursday, October 8, and Friday, October 9. The two day event will take place during the mornings at the Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore. This marks the third year the diocese has held this gathering. The theme for the assembly is Celebrating in Complexity.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Pope Leo XIV introduces October 2026 missionary month

    Pope Leo XIV has introduced the theme for October 2026 missionary month as "One in Christ, united in mission." In his message for the Missionary Day, the Pope called on all baptized members to participate in the Church's mission through prayer, support, and generous collaboration. He emphasized the need to renew and maintain spiritual and fraternal unity among members of the Church.

    Sep 23, 2026 · Vatican

  • Diocese of Verona to honor don Antonio Mazzi

    The Diocese of Verona will honor Don Antonio Mazzi during a memorial service on Monday, October 5. The event includes a moment of remembrance at 18.00 followed by a Mass at the Cathedral. The Diocese of Verona, Poveri Servi della Divina Provvidenza, the Exodus foundation, and the Juppiter association organized the tribute to honor Mazzi, who died on July 31 at the age of 96.

    Sep 22, 2026 · Dioceses

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