archdiocese
noun
arch·di·o·cese
(ˌ)ärch-ˈdī-ə-səs 
-ˌsēs,
-ˌsēz
plural archdioceses
(ˌ)ärch-ˈdī-ə-sə-səz
-ˌsē-zəz,
-ˈdī-ə-ˌsēz
: the diocese of an archbishop
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This symbolizes his new authority over the archdiocese.
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
One of the goals of Beacons of Light is to shift limited resources to where they are needed most, either among parish families or throughout the 19-county archdiocese.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Think of how much tuition to Catholic schools could be paid for with that amount, and how many schools in the archdiocese would still be operating.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
The finalists were selected from six applicants who were interviewed by a search committee that included Catholic leaders, representatives of the archdiocese and members of the Catholic Charities board of directors.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
One of the goals of Beacons of Light is to shift limited resources to where they are needed most, either among parish families or throughout the 19-county archdiocese.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Think of how much tuition to Catholic schools could be paid for with that amount, and how many schools in the archdiocese would still be operating.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
The finalists were selected from six applicants who were interviewed by a search committee that included Catholic leaders, representatives of the archdiocese and members of the Catholic Charities board of directors.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Archdiocese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archdiocese. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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archdiocese
noun
arch·di·o·cese
(ˈ)ärch-ˈdī-ə-səs
-ˌsēz,
-ˌsēs
: the diocese of an archbishop
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