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diocese

[dahy-uh-sis, -seez, -sees] / ˈdaɪ ə sɪs, -ˌsiz, -ˌsis /


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The two men share a concern for ecology and a passion for sport, according to the diocese of Monaco.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

In my five years as bishop of Joliet, our diocese went through a restructuring that required parish mergers and hard decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

He estimates that around half of the families in his predominantly Hispanic diocese have someone in their household facing some sort of issue with their immigration status.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

“I said no static pictures, too boring,” said Bishop Timothy Freyer, auxiliary bishop of the diocese.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

She sincerely hoped that the first tuition payment of fourteen dollars might be refunded to the diocese.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger