plural dioceses
ˈdī-ə-sə-səz 
-ˌsē-zəz,
nonstandard ˈdī-ə-ˌsēz
: the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
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The diocese, led by Prevost, forwarded information about the case to the Vatican office overseeing such complaints.
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Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
In 2022, the women filed civil complaints accusing the diocese of ignoring their allegations, CNN reported.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 9 May 2025
Before his election, Leo headed the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops, which advises the pope on appointments of bishops, who lead the world’s Catholic dioceses.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 8 May 2025
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.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
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Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
In 2022, the women filed civil complaints accusing the diocese of ignoring their allegations, CNN reported.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 9 May 2025
Before his election, Leo headed the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops, which advises the pope on appointments of bishops, who lead the world’s Catholic dioceses.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 8 May 2025
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.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
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“Diocese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diocese. Accessed 10 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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