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Legal Definitions - diocese

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Definition of diocese

A diocese is a territorial unit of the church that is governed by a bishop. It is further divided into parishes and is a bishop's jurisdiction. Several dioceses together are governed by an archbishop.

  • The Diocese of New York is led by Bishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan.
  • The Diocese of London is led by Bishop Sarah Mullally.
  • The Diocese of Rome is led by Pope Francis.

These examples illustrate how a diocese is a specific area of the church that is led by a bishop. Each diocese has its own leader who is responsible for overseeing the spiritual needs of the people within that area.

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Simple Definition

A diocese is a group of churches that are led by a bishop. It is like a big family of churches that work together. The bishop is like the leader of the family and helps to make important decisions for all the churches in the diocese. The diocese is also divided into smaller groups called parishes, which are like smaller families within the big family of the diocese. Several dioceses can be led by an archbishop, who is like a leader of leaders.

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