diocese
noun
an ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
dioceses
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pluralof diocese.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"The newly approved wine is not for sale at any business outlet, but is imported and owned by the KCCB, and only distributed to the dioceses," Archbishop of Nyeri Anthony Muheria told the BBC.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025
The last time dioceses took such an action was during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were instructed to isolate to slow the spread of the virus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2025
The settlements have been financially crushing for Catholic dioceses across the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2024
Lunar New Year is also celebrated as a cultural event by some Asian American Christians and is observed by several Catholic dioceses across the U.S. as well as other churches.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
Let us now see how many Catholics were embraced in these dioceses, and what proportion they bore to the total population.
From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by E. Rameur
