Roman Catholic Diocese of Caltanissetta
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History
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The immense cavern of Caltabillotta is famous on account of the legend of a great dragon, driven away by the holy hermit Peregrinus when he chose that spot for a life of penance.[2]
Bishops
- Antonino Maria Stromillo, C.R. † (20 Jan 1845 – 7 Jan 1858 Died)
- Giovanni Battista Guttadauro di Reburdone † (23 Dec 1858 – 26 Apr 1896 Died)
- Ignazio Zuccaro † (22 Jun 1896 – 30 Apr 1906 Resigned)
- Antonio Augusto Intreccialagli, O.C.D. † (22 May 1907 – 16 Mar 1914) Appointed, Coadjutor Archbishop of Monreale
- Giovanni Jacono † (18 Mar 1921 – 21 Aug 1956 Retired)
- Francesco Monaco † (2 Oct 1956 – 21 Dec 1973 Retired)
- Alfredo Maria Garsia † (21 Dec 1973 – 2 Aug 2003 Retired)
- Mario Russotto (2 Aug 2003–present)
References
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