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Definition of diocese
dioceses
play \ˈdī-ə-sə-səz, -ˌsē-zəz, ÷ˈdī-ə-ˌsēz\: the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
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In the 1970s, when Pittsburgh was struggling through a recession, the chapel fell into such disrepair that the diocese considered closing it.
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A diocese spokesman did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
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A diocese spokesman did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
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Another $3.6 million loan came from the diocese, which ultimately lost money settling that loan with the college.
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The diocese of Lansing has consecrated seven virgins.
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The former Diocese of Covington residential home for boys with behavior and substance abuse issues has been shut down for five years.
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The worship sites or churches in the parishes will remain open initially, the diocese said.
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The Brooklyn diocese includes the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens.
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Origin and Etymology of diocese
Middle English diocise, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin diocesis, alteration of dioecesis, from Latin, administrative division, from Greek dioikēsis administration, administrative division, from dioikein to keep house, govern, from dia- + oikein to dwell, manage, from oikos house — more at vicinity
DIOCESE Defined for English Language Learners
diocese
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: the area that is controlled by a bishop in a Christian church
DIOCESE Defined for Kids
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: the area that is under the authority of a bishop
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