archdiocese

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In 787, with the pope’s permission, Offa established the archdiocese of Lichfield in Mercia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Los Angeles is the largest archdiocese in the United States, home to 3.8 million Catholics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

“I don’t know if anyone’s OK with what’s happening right now,” said Isaac Cuevas, the archdiocese senior director of life, justice and peace.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Hicks, who will lead the second-largest U.S. archdiocese, with 2.5 million members, grew up in South Holland, Ill., just south of Chicago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

In dozens of tiny local parishes throughout the archdiocese, priests preach and practice what Matthew said.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario