Roman Catholic Diocese of Bergamo

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bergamo is a part of the metropolitan see of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milan in Lombardy, Italy. It was founded in the fourth century CE, and its first bishop was Saint Narno. Narnus was succeeded by Viator of Bergamo.

Current administration

The diocese is headed by Bishop Roberto Amadei and has a strong fraternal relationship with the city and diocese of Cochabamba in Bolivia. As of 2007, the diocese of Bergamo has 389 parishes, most of them belong to the political entity known as the Province of Bergamo (Italian: Provincia di Bergamo).

Patron saint

August 26 is the feast day of Bergamo's patron, Saint Alexander, who is believed to have been a Roman centurion of the Theban legion imprisoned for his Christian beliefs. He escaped, was recaptured, and was executed around 297 CE. He is considered a Christian martyr. A church, San Alessandro da Bergamo, had been dedicated to him since the earliest days of the diocese. The church is presently administered by the Benedictines, priests belonging to the Order of Saint Benedict.

Diocesan synod

In 2007, the diocese opened its 37th Diocesan Synod, a gathering dedicated to problems and opportunities confronting parishes in the twenty-first century.

Missionary activities

The diocese maintains strong relations with the Roman Cathoilc diocese of Cochabamba. Priest of the diocese manage parishes in Cuba and Cote d'Ivoire

Notable people in the history of the diocese

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