plural dioceses
ˈdī-ə-sə-səz 
-ˌsē-zəz,
nonstandard ˈdī-ə-ˌsēz
: the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
Examples of diocese in a Sentence
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The diocese recently unveiled plans to build a new cathedral after outgrowing the 85-year-old St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
Beset by hundreds of abuse lawsuits, the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in federal court Monday, a move designed to allow the diocese to provide settlements to plaintiffs.
—Sam Stanton, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
When asked about the civil suit, Price said the diocese cannot comment on pending litigation.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 20 Mar. 2024
Still, the diocese acknowledged citizens have an obligation to ensure national security.
—Kanis Leung, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Mar. 2024
The diocese announced the Pope's approval earlier this month.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
The diocese is developing a three-story, 20,000-square-foot building at 902 N. 8th Street, which will serve as its chancery, or administrative offices.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Feb. 2024
What do the Ohio dioceses say? The Archdiocese of Cincinnati did not immediately respond to inquiries about what Catholics should expect for Feb. 14.
—The Enquirer, 5 Jan. 2024
Candidates for archbishop are typically a bishop at a smaller diocese, an auxiliary bishop from another archdiocese, or a prominent priest within the archdiocese.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
Beset by hundreds of abuse lawsuits, the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in federal court Monday, a move designed to allow the diocese to provide settlements to plaintiffs.
—Sam Stanton, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
When asked about the civil suit, Price said the diocese cannot comment on pending litigation.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 20 Mar. 2024
Still, the diocese acknowledged citizens have an obligation to ensure national security.
—Kanis Leung, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Mar. 2024
The diocese announced the Pope's approval earlier this month.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
The diocese is developing a three-story, 20,000-square-foot building at 902 N. 8th Street, which will serve as its chancery, or administrative offices.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Feb. 2024
What do the Ohio dioceses say? The Archdiocese of Cincinnati did not immediately respond to inquiries about what Catholics should expect for Feb. 14.
—The Enquirer, 5 Jan. 2024
Candidates for archbishop are typically a bishop at a smaller diocese, an auxiliary bishop from another archdiocese, or a prominent priest within the archdiocese.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
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diocese
noun
di·o·cese
ˈdī-ə-səs
-ˌsēz,
-ˌsēs
plural dioceses
ˈdī-ə-ˌsēz
-ˌsē-zēz,
-sə-səz
: the district over which a bishop has authority
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