Diocese of Terni-Narni-Amelia

Terni is the ancient Interamna Nahars of the Umbrians, and the cathedral, and other churches, are built on the sites of pagan temples. After the Lombard invasion, Terni belonged to the Duchy of Spoleto, and with the latter, came into the Pontifical States. It was at Terni that Pope Zacharias entered into the agreement with King Luitprand for the restitution of the cities of Bieda, Orte, Bomarzo, and Amelia to the Duchy of Rome. • Franco Gualdrini (1983–2000) • Vincenzo Paglia (2000–2012) • Giuseppe Piemontese (2014–2021) Among its saints: • Saint Valentine (176–273), the third bishop of Terni 197–273. A friend and protector of those in love. • Lucy of Narni (1476–1544), spiritual adviser to the Duke of Ferrara, Ercole I d'Este, 1499–1505. ==Ordinaries==

Diocese of Terni Latin Name: Interamnensis Erected: 2nd Century ;... Diocese of Terni e Narni Latin Name: Interamnensis et Narniensis United: 12 April 1907 with the Diocese of Narni Immediately Subject to the Holy See • Francesco Moretti (12 Apr 1907 – 7 Mar 1921 Resigned) • Cesare Boccoleri (13 Jun 1921 – 28 Mar 1940 Appointed, Archbishop of Modena e Nonantola) • Felice Bonomini (28 Aug 1940 – 21 Nov 1947 Appointed, Bishop of Como) • Giovanni Battista Dal Prà (6 Apr 1948 – 10 Feb 1973 Resigned) • Santo Bartolomeo Quadri (10 Feb 1973 – 31 May 1983 Appointed, Archbishop of Modena e Nonantola) Diocese of Terni, Narni, e Amelia Latin Name: Interamnensis, Narniensis et Amerinus United: 13 September 1983 with the Diocese of Amelia • Franco Gualdrini (14 Sep 1983 – 4 Mar 2000 Retired) Diocese of Terni-Narni-Amelia Latin Name: Interamnensis-Narniensis-Amerinus Name Changed: 30 September 1986 • Vincenzo Paglia (4 Mar 2000 – 26 Jun 2012 Appointed, President of the Pontifical Council for the Family) • Ernesto Vecchi, Apostolic Administrator (2 February 2013 – 21 June 2014) • Giuseppe Piemontese (16 Apr 2014 – 29 Oct 2021 Retired) • Francesco Antonio Soddu (29 Oct 2021 – 21 February 2026 Appointed, Archbishop of Sassari) == Notes ==