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archdiocese

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


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But the archdiocese source condemned "a culture of complicity and silence" among those around the cardinal, accusing them of helping to protect him.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

A church source in the archdiocese said at least five accounts describing similar incidents have been brought to its attention.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

Anderson said the amount paid to survivors could rise as part of the settlement; the archdiocese agreed to assign its rights under its insurance policies for the survivors to recover additional damages.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has appointed a bishop from Illinois as the new leader of New York’s Catholic archdiocese, succeeding conservative Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who is retiring.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 18, 2025

“It is the belief of the archdiocese that the occurrences of the past few days are but a taste of what is to come,” Father Mulrooney continued.

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




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