archdiocese
noun
arch·di·o·cese
(ˌ)ärch-ˈdī-ə-səs 
-ˌsēs,
-ˌsēz
plural archdioceses
(ˌ)ärch-ˈdī-ə-sə-səz
-ˌsē-zəz,
-ˈdī-ə-ˌsēz
: the diocese of an archbishop
Examples of archdiocese in a Sentence
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Lori says the bankruptcy is meant to compensate survivors in an equitable way while allowing the archdiocese to continue its ministries.
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Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The archdiocese said no and Gumbleton, who had been at St. Leo's since 1983, was relieved of all duties and retired.
—Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2024
Though nothing has been decided yet in terms of new school openings, Rigg said the archdiocese is in the process of seeking out the best locations.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
The archdiocese did not immediately respond to requests for comment Monday.
—The Enquirer, 25 Mar. 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
More than 50 priests have been accused of abuse in the archdiocese since at least the 1950s.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2024
The archdiocese did not immediately reply to inquiries about the situation.
—The Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2024
The archdiocese argued that the state legislature, having granted that immunity in 2017, is barred by Maryland’s constitution from taking it back.
—Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The archdiocese said no and Gumbleton, who had been at St. Leo's since 1983, was relieved of all duties and retired.
—Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2024
Though nothing has been decided yet in terms of new school openings, Rigg said the archdiocese is in the process of seeking out the best locations.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
The archdiocese did not immediately respond to requests for comment Monday.
—The Enquirer, 25 Mar. 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
More than 50 priests have been accused of abuse in the archdiocese since at least the 1950s.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2024
The archdiocese did not immediately reply to inquiries about the situation.
—The Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2024
The archdiocese argued that the state legislature, having granted that immunity in 2017, is barred by Maryland’s constitution from taking it back.
—Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
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archdiocese
noun
arch·di·o·cese
(ˈ)ärch-ˈdī-ə-səs
-ˌsēz,
-ˌsēs
: the diocese of an archbishop
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