Definitions for Diocese
ˈdaɪ ə sɪs, -ˌsiz, -ˌsisdio·cese

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. diocese, bishopric, episcopatenoun

   the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. diocesenoun

   Administrative division of the later Roman Empire, starting with the Tetrarchy.

2. diocesenoun

   Region administered by a bishop.

3. Etymology: From dioecesis, from διοίκησις

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diocese

   In church governance, a diocese or bishopric is the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.

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1. diocese

   A diocese is a geographical administrative division within a Christian church, typically under the control and jurisdiction of a bishop. It represents a particular area where the bishop has the authority to govern the church affairs. It includes a group of local churches, parishes, ministries, and church-related institutions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diocesenoun

   the circuit or extent of a bishop's jurisdiction; the district in which a bishop exercises his ecclesiastical authority

2. Etymology: [OE. diocise, OF. diocise, F. diocse, L. dioecesis, fr. Gr. housekeeping, administration, a province, a diocese, fr. to keep house, manage; dia` through + to manage a household, a house. See Economy.]

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1. Diocese

   A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a Bishop. It is divided into Parishes. An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or have had importance due to size or historical significance. The archbishop may have metropolitan authority over any other bishops and their dioceses within his Ecclesiastical Province. This structure of church governance is known as episcopal polity. A diocese also may be referred to as a bishopric or episcopal see, though strictly the term episcopal see refers to the domain of ecclesiastical authority officially held by the bishop, and the term bishopric to the post of being bishop.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Diocese

   dī′ō-sēs, n. the circuit or extent of a bishop's jurisdiction.—adj. Diocesan (dī-os′es-an, or dī′ō-sē-san), pertaining to a diocese.—n. a bishop as regards his diocese: one of the clergy in the diocese. [Through Fr. and L. from Gr. dioikēsis, dioikein, to keep house—di, for dia, sig. completeness, oikein, to manage a household—oikos, a house.]

How to pronounce Diocese?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Diocese in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Diocese in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Diocese in a Sentence

1. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey:

   Parents who pay and entrust the Wheeling-Charleston diocese and its schools to educate and care for their children deserve full transparency, our investigation reveals a serious need for the diocese to enact policy changes that will better protect children, just as this lawsuit demonstrates our resolve to pursue every avenue to effectuate change as no one is above the law.

2. Juan Carlos Cruz:

   I would like those bishops to get fired. Not to be taken to a golden retreat, not to be given another job, like the Vatican library. If they covered up abuse they don't deserve to be working as a bishop and running a diocese.

3. Jolly Joseph:

   She is not even a member of this diocese. She came here after getting married, jolly was not a frequent visitor here, nor did she have anything to do with the activities of Lourdes Matha Church.

4. Edward McFadden:

   Regarding the Father Ernest Paone case, the man lived in California and Nevada from the mid-1960s onward and was not in the Pittsburgh Diocese when Donald Wuerl arrived. Donald Wuerl knew of no claims against Father Ernest Paone until July 25, 1994, and then acted promptly to notify others out of state of an allegation after Donald Wuerl received it.

5. Baltimore Bishop William Lori:

   My primary concern is for the care and support of the priests and people of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston at this difficult time, i further pledge to conduct a thorough investigation in search of the truth into the troubling allegations against Bishop Bransfield and to work closely with the clergy, religious and lay leaders of the diocese until the appointment of a new bishop.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Diocese
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Diocese
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diocese
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Diocese
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Diocese
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Diocese