The Italian Catholic diocese of Todi existed until 1986, when it was united into the diocese of Orvieto-Todi."Diocese of Todi" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016"Diocese of Todi" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016 Up until that point, the diocese had always been directly dependent on the Holy See.
History
During the Gothic War the city of Todi withstood Totila during a long and severe siege. The Lombard failed to capture it, and Todi and Perugia remained the two chief fortresses defending the passage through the duchy from Rome to the Exarchate. It was included in Pepin's donation to the Holy See.
Other bishops are:
Guglielmo Dallavigna (1405), who tried to induce the antipope Benedict XIII to renounce his claim; the brothers Cardinal Filippo Antonio Gualterio (1709) and Ludovico Anselmo Gualterio (1719), who erected a new seminary; Francesco M. Pasini (1760), under whom the restoration of the cathedral was completed.
Chapter and cathedral
The cathedral was also a parish church.
The Chapter of the cathedral of the Annunciation in Todi consisted of two dignities (the Provost and the Archdeacon) and twelve Canons, each with a prebend (assigned income). In addition there were eight mansionarii and other clergy.Ughelli Italia sacra I, p. 1349, additional note by Coleti (where "canonici 21" is an obvious printer's error. In 1673 and in 1746 there were two dignities and twelve Canons.Ritzler-Sefrin, Hierarchia catholica V, p. 394 note 1; VI, p. 421 note 1.
Synods Bishop Angelo Cesi (1566–1606) presided over a diocesan synod in 1576, and published its constitutions, as well as those of earlier synods, including one of Bishop Andreas de Aptis (1356–1373).
A diocesan synod was held by Bishop Pietro Maria Bichi (1658–1673) on 22–24 May 1662, and another on 16 April 1668. Bishop Giuseppe Pianetti (1673–1709) held a diocesan synod in Todi on 27—29 April 1678.
Bishop Francesco Maria Gazzoli (1805–1848) held a diocesan synod on 1–2 May 1818.F. M. Gazzoli, Synodus diocesana habita per Ill.mum et R.mum Franciscum Mariam Gazzoli interamnensem episcopum Tudertinum in ecclesia cathedrali diebus prima et secunda maii anno salutis MDCCCXVIII, Foligno 1818.
Reorganization of dioceses In a decree of the Second Vatican Council, it was recommended that dioceses be reorganized to take into account modern developments.Directoriae normae clare a Concilio impertitae de dioecesium recognitione; indicia atque elementa apta ad actionem pastoralem aestimandam ab episcopis suppeditata quibus plurium dioecesium regimen commissum est. Initiated under Pope John XXIII and continued by his successors, a project aimed to reduce the number of dioceses in Italy and adjust their boundaries in response to modern population shifts and a shortage of clergy. The need for reorganization became more pressing following modifications to the Concordat between the Italian State and the Holy See on 18 February 1984, which were formalized in a law enacted on 3 June 1985.
On 27 September 1986, Pope John Paul II approved the changes, which were subsequently enacted by a decree of the Sacred Congregation of Bishops on 30 September 1986. As a result, the Diocese of Todi was merged with the Diocese of Orvieto to form the Diocese of Orvieto-Todi (Dioecesis Urbevetana-Tudertina), with Orvieto designated as the diocesan seat. The former cathedral in Todi was granted the honorary title of co-cathedral, and its chapter was renamed the Capitulum Concathedralis. The reorganization established a single episcopal curia, seminary, and ecclesiastical tribunal, with all clergy becoming part of the newly formed diocese. The territorial jurisdiction of the diocese encompassed the combined areas of the former dioceses.
Acta Apostolicae Sedis An. et Vol. LXXIX (Città del Vaticano: Typis Polyglottis Vaticanis 1987), pp. 811-814.
Bishops of Todi to 1200
... Terentianus (4th century)Lanzoni, p. 425. The notion that he was martyred under Hadrian derives solely from the Capua Breviarium (prayer book), which is a devotional rather than a historical work: Acta Sanctorum: ... Cresconius (attested 487–502)Bishop Cresconius was a legate of Pope Anastasius II to the Emperor Anastasius I Dicorus in Constantinople in 497. He was present at the first Roman synod of Pope Symmachus on 1 March 499; at the third Roman synod of 23 October 501; and at the fourth Roman synod of 6 November 502. J.D. Mansi (ed.), Sacrorum Conciliorum nova et amplissima collectio, editio novissima, Tomus VIII (Florence: A. Zatta 1762), pp. 234, 252, 268. Ughelli, p. 1350. Leonii, Cronica, pp. 15-17. Lanzoni, p. 427. [Candidus]Candidus was from Tivoli (Tibur, not Tuder). Lanzoni, p. 427. [Fortunatus]Fortunatus was Bishop of Catania, and legate of Pope Hormisdas in Constantinople in 515. Lanzoni, p. 427. [Callistus]Callistus was actually Pope Callistus, but identified with Todi due to a connection of feast days. Lanzoni, p. 426, 427. Fortunatus (mid-6th cent.)Fortunatus is not the same person as Bishop Fortunatus of Poitiers; cf. Ughelli, p. 1351. Lanzoni, p. 427. Cf. Ughelli, p. 1350. [Floridus]Floridus was not bishop of Todi (Tudertinus), but of Città di Castello (Tifernatus). Ughelli, p. 1351 note 1. Lanzoni, p. 427. [Sabinianus (Sabinius)]The diploma on which his existence is based is a forgery. Ughelli, p. 1351 note 2. Lanzoni, p. 427. Laurentius (attested 649)Bishop Laurentius attended the Lateran Council of 649. J.D. Mansi (ed.), Sacrorum Conciliorum nova et amplissima collectio, editio novissima, Tomus X (Florence: A. Zatta 1764), p. 867. ... Bonifatius (attested 680)Bishop Bonifatius subscribed the letter of Pope Agatho to the Third Council of Constantinople in 680. J.D. Mansi (ed.), Sacrorum Conciliorum nova et amplissima collectio, editio novissima, Tomus XI (Venice: A. Zatta 1774), p. 314. ... Anonymous (743)A bishop of Todi was present at the Roman synod of Pope Zacharias in 743. His name is not given in the subscription list, only his diocese and the letter "N", which may stand for "Nomen" (name unknown), or, as has been suggested, Nicholas. There is no other evidence. J.D. Mansi (ed.), Sacrorum Conciliorum nova et amplissima collectio, editio novissima, Tomus XII (Venice: A. Zatta 1774), p. 384d. Leonii, Cronica, pp. 35-36. ... Theophylactus of Todi (attested 787, 794)Bishop Theophylact was sent by Pope Adrian to England: ; and to the Council of Frankfurt (794). ... Joannes (attested 1015)Bishop Joannes was present at the Roman synod of 1015 of Pope Benedict VIII. J.D. Mansi (ed.), Sacrorum Conciliorum nova et amplissima collectio, editio novissima, Tomus XIX (Venice: A. Zatta 1774), p. 964. Ughelli, p. 1351. Leonii, Cronica, pp. 41-42. Schwartz, p. 294. ... Gregorius (attested 1037)Gregorius signed a bull of Pope Benedict IX as bishop-designate. Ughelli, p. 1351. Leonii, Cronica, p, 42.Schwartz, p. 294. ... Arduinus (attested 1050–1059)Bishop Arduinus was present at the Roman synod of Pope Nicholas II on 13 April 1059. J.D. Mansi (ed.), Tomus XIX, p. 912. Cappelletti, p. 221. Leonii, Cronica, p. 42-43. Schwartz, p. 294. Rodulfus (attested 1068–1074)Rodulfus (Gorodulfus, Gotifredus) had been a Canon of the cathedral of Florence, the bishopric from which had come Pope Alexander II. Ughelli, p. 1352. Cappelletti, p. 221. Leonii, Cronica, p. 43. Schwartz, pp. 294-295. ... Guinardus (attested 1093)Schwartz, p. 295. Oddo (attested 1109–1115)Oddo died on 26 June 1115. Cappelletti, p. 222. Leonii, Cronica, p. 44. Schwartz, p. 295. Laurentius (attested 1117)Laurentius died on 5 January 1118. Cappelletti, pp. 222-223. Leonii, Cronica, pp. 43-45.bSchwartz, p. 295. Otto (1118–1144)Otto was consecrated by Pope Paschal II, and was sent to France in 1130 by Pope Anacletus II as one of his legates. Cappelletti, p. 223. Leonii, Cronica, pp. 45-46. Schwartz, p. 295. Gratianus (1144–1179)Gratianus was elected by the Chapter and clergy of Todi in October 1144, and approved by Pope Lucius II. He was present at the Third Lateran Council in March 1179. He died on 14 August 1279. J.D. Mansi (ed.), Sacrorum Conciliorum nova et amplissima collectio, editio novissima, Tomus XXII (Venice: A. Zatta 1778), p. 459. Cappelletti, p. 223. Leonii, Cronica, p. 46. Rusticus (1179–1218)Rusticus was born at Foligno, and was a Canon of Todi, rising to be Prior of the cathedral Chapter. Leonii, Cronica, pp. 47-50. Eubel, Hierarchia catholica I, p. 501.
from 1200 to 1500
Bonifatius Colmezzo (1218–1238)Eubel, Hierarchia catholica I, p. 501. Jacobus Ghezzi (attested 1238, 1249) Jacobus Azzi (c. 1250–1252)Jacobus (Giacomo degli Atti) was transferred to the diocese of Orvieto, by Pope Innocent IV. His successor at Todi was appointed on 28 May 1252. Eubel I, pp. 501. Petrus Gaetanus (1252–1276)Pietro Gaetani had been bishop-elect of Sora. He was appointed Bishop of Todi on 28 May 1252 by Pope Innocent IV. He was transferred to the diocese of Anagni in 1276 by Pope John XXI. Eubel, pp. 86, 501. Bentivenga de Bentivengis, O.Min. (1276–1278)A native of the diocese of Todi and a member of the leading feudal family of Acquasparta, Bentivenga was confirmed as bishop of Todi on 18 December 1276 by Pope John XXI. He was named a cardinal by Pope Nicholas III on 12 March 1278, and appointed suburbicarian Bishop of Albano (He first subscribes as Bishop of Albano on 3 February 1279). He died on 25 March 1289. Leonii, Cronica, pp. 63-64. Eubel I, pp. 9 no. 3; 501. Angelario de Bentivenghi, O.Min. (1278–1285)Angelario was the brother of Bishop Bentivenga. He was elected bishop on 29 July 1278, and confirmed on 10 August 1278 by Nicholas III. He died in 1285. Leonii, Cronica, pp. 64-67. Nicolaus (1282–1296 ?)On the death of Bishop Angelario, the cathedral Chapter elected Magister Giffridus of Anagni, papal Auditor Causarum Contradictarum, but he declined. They then elected Archdeacon Nicolaus of Todi, and he was approved by Pope Martin IV on 13 April 1282. Cappelletti, p. 230. Nicolaus Armati (1296–1326)Nicolaus Armati had been Canon of Rouen. He was appointed Bishop of Todi by papal authority by Pope Boniface VIII on 24 August 1296. He died in 1326. Georges Digard, Les registres de Boniface VIII Volume I (Paris: Ernest Thorin 1884), p. 364, no. 1047. Leonii, Cronica, pp. 71-76. Eubel I, p. 502. Rainuccio de Aptis (1326–1356)Rainuccio degli Atti was expelled from the city in 1328 by the partisans of antipope Nicolas V. Leonii, Cronica, pp. 76-85. Eubel I, p. 502. Andreas de Aptis (1356–1373) Stephanus Palosii (1373–1382) (Avignon Obedience)Stefano had been Bishop of Brescia (1371–1373); he was transferred to the diocese of Todi by Pope Gregory XI on 30 March 1373. In the conclave of April 1378 he was the assistant of the Archbishop of Marseille, Guillaume de la Voulte, one of the custodians of the conclave. Pelosii was named a cardinal by Urban VI on 17 December 1384. He was Vicar in spiritualibus in Rome under Urban VI; S. R. E. Chamberlain (Camerlengo); and Archpriest of S. Maria Maggiore (Basilica Liberiana). According to his tomb inscription in S. Maria Maggiore, he died on 29 April 1398. V. Forcella, Inscrizione delle chiese e d'altri edificii di Roma Vol. XI (Roma: Cecchini 1877), p. 19, no. 27. Leonii, Cronica, pp. 90-94. Eubel, I, pp. 25, no. 41 (who gives a date of death of 24 April 1396); 502. Andreas de Aptis (1382–1384) (Avignon Obedience) Administrator Stephanus Palosii (1384–1395) Administrator Antonius de Calvis (1395–1405) (Roman Obedience) Guilelmus Dallavigna O.S.B. (1405–1407) (Roman Obedience) Franciscus de Agello (1407–1424) Angelus Scardoni, O.E.S.A. (1425–1428) Antonius of Anagni (1429–1434)