Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Malta

The Diocese of Malta was elevated into an Archdiocese on January 1, 1944 by Pope XII. Prior to its elevation, Malta was a suffragan diocese to the Archdiocese of Palermo.

HMML ID
871423520177
PURL
https://w3id.org/haf/organization/871423520177
LC name
Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Malta
HMML name
Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Malta
Library of Congress
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2021005104
VIAF
https://viaf.org/viaf/5456161152504535190001

Variants

  • Catholic Church. Archidioecesis Melevitana
  • Catholic Church. Archidioecesis Melitensis
  • Catholic Church. Arċidjoċesi ta' Malta

Organization information

Organization type
Dioceses
Foundation date
1944-01-01
Centuries
20th century CE ● 21st century CE
Locations
Countries
Languages
English ● Italian ● Latin ● Maltese

Organization relationships

Parent organizations
Sub-organizations
Predecessors

General notes

Description
Elevated to archdiocese on Jan. 1, 1944; 2 cathedrals, in Mdina and Valletta
Citations
"Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Malta," Wikipedia, accessed November 10, 2021, https://perma.cc/7ZV9-RXNU.
Description
Archidioecesis Melitensis o Melevitana; archdiocese; elevated Jan. 1, 1944; Latin rite; in Malta
Citations
David M. Cheney, "Archdiocese of Malta," Catholic Hierarchy, accessed November 10, 2021, https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dmalt.html.
Description
Website available in Maltese and English; marriage office in Floriana; central offices in Valletta
Citations
Archdiocese of Malta, accessed on November 10, 2021, https://church.mt/.

Preferred citation

"Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Malta." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified November 10, 2021. https://w3id.org/haf/organization/871423520177

Change notes

Date added
2021-11-10
Last edited
2021-11-10

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