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archdiocese

[ahrch-dahy-uh-sees, -sis] / ˌɑrtʃˈdaɪ əˌsis, -sɪs /


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He said the pope risked seeing "a completely skewed reality" if he met only with victims assisted by the Repara project of the archdiocese of Madrid.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

I intend to visit and learn about this entire archdiocese.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Over the decades, the archdiocese leased the land to several oil companies including Standard Oil of California.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

“Before we celebrate Mass, I have been instructed by the archdiocese to take a survey,” Father Mulrooney thundered.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer




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