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Diocese

Noun: A district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church.

Example sentences:

• The bishop of the diocese made an official visit to the local parish.
• She was ordained as a priest and assigned to a diocese in a rural area.
• The cathedral is the central place of worship in the diocese.

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Adjective: Relating to a diocese or its bishop.

Example sentences:

• The diocese conference focused on the spiritual needs of the community.
• He was appointed as the diocese chaplain and served the local parishes.
• The diocese council made decisions on matters affecting the entire region.

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Primary Source: Wikipedia - Diocese