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Establishment of the Diocese

Name: Establishment of the Diocese
Start: 1864-09-16
Location: Gozo

When: 16 September 1864
Where: Gozo
Part of: Diocese of Gozo established by Pope Pius IX, 1864

Pope Pius IX erected Gozo as a separate diocese on 16 September 1864, initially exempt from the Archdiocese of Malta.

Prior to 1864, Gozo was part of the Diocese of Malta. Pope Pius IX acceded to requests from the clergy and people to create a separate diocese. This new diocese was initially exempt, subject directly to the Holy See.

Sources

Diocese of Gozo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-24

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