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diocese

[dahy-uh-sis, -seez, -sees] / ˈdaɪ ə sɪs, -ˌsiz, -ˌsis /


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Appointed priest of Vietnam's Tac Say parish in 1930, Diep was known for his devotion to the poor, sick, and those suffering because of war, according to the local Can Tho diocese.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

According to the diocese, Oakley was born in Stourbridge in the West Midlands and was ordained in 1980.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

The diocese said it continued to offer heartfelt apologies to those affected by accounts of malpractice at the home, and was committed to full transparency.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

Almost all exorcists, at the urging of the Vatican, keep their identities secret, their role in battling the occult known only to the other priests in their diocese.

From Slate Jun. 8, 2026

All forty churches and eleven rectories that make up the diocese give food and money for the effort.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

Amidst concerns over too many dioceses in Ireland, The Vatican has been considering a potential cross-border merger of the dioceses of Derry and its neighbour in the Republic of Ireland, Raphoe.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

"The newly approved wine is not for sale at any business outlet, but is imported and owned by the KCCB, and only distributed to the dioceses," Archbishop of Nyeri Anthony Muheria told the BBC.

From BBC Oct. 10, 2025

The last time dioceses took such an action was during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were instructed to isolate to slow the spread of the virus.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2025

The settlements have been financially crushing for Catholic dioceses across the country.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 16, 2024

In the year 1879 there came an earnest request for a Mission Tour in some of the dioceses in p. 205India, similar to the one alluded to on a previous page as emanating from Australia. 

From Edward Hoare, M.A. A record of his life based upon a brief autobiography by Edward N. Hoare




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