Definition of diocesan conference
: a body in the Anglican communion that consists of all the clergy of a diocese and of elected representatives of the laity and that under the presidency of the bishop transacts certain diocesan business
— called also diocesan convention
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“Diocesan conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diocesan%20conference. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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