plural dioceses
ˈdī-ə-sə-səz 
-ˌsē-zəz,
nonstandard ˈdī-ə-ˌsēz
: the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
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The first American pope formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome’s cathedral and seat of the diocese, with an evening Mass attended by Roman priests and faithful.
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Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
In January, the Vatican announced that the diocese’s longtime leader, Robert McElroy, was moving to Washington, D.C.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
The Fredericksburg Catholic Charities office has continued aiding current clients and operating with minimal layoffs thanks to its diocese’s support and state funds.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
That same year, the Vatican accused China of breaking faith with the agreement by appointing a bishop to lead a diocese not recognized by the Church.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
In January, the Vatican announced that the diocese’s longtime leader, Robert McElroy, was moving to Washington, D.C.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
The Fredericksburg Catholic Charities office has continued aiding current clients and operating with minimal layoffs thanks to its diocese’s support and state funds.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
That same year, the Vatican accused China of breaking faith with the agreement by appointing a bishop to lead a diocese not recognized by the Church.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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“Diocese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diocese. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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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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