Training and constituent characteristics of diocesan churches in Bologna territory during medieval and modern times

“The Future of Churches” is a title that calls for reflection and concrete action on the large and diocesan complex architectural and historical heritage. In my contribution I wish to highlight the reasons and the actors that led to the formation of this unique extensive network of church buildings. The selected geographical area is that of the Bolognese countryside, a geographical space in which the various churches show in their historical overview a number of foundational paths within a system built on the relationships between community and territory. Understanding the original characteristics that govern the history of a particular church and its relation to the communities and local areas is therefore the first step to understand and then take action on current situations with their wealth of meaning and ecumenical ties.