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
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The archdiocese is now planning to repair the roof, board the windows, winterize the plumbing and heating systems, and do other work to stabilize the building.
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Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Lori says the bankruptcy is meant to compensate survivors in an equitable way while allowing the archdiocese to continue its ministries.
—Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
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Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Lori says the bankruptcy is meant to compensate survivors in an equitable way while allowing the archdiocese to continue its ministries.
—Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Archdiocese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archdiocese. Accessed 4 May. 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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