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archdiocese

[ ahrch-dahy-uh-sees, -sis ]

noun

  1. the diocese of an archbishop.


archdiocese

/ ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪəˌsiːs; ˌɑːtʃdaɪˈɒsɪsən; -sɪs /

noun

  1. the diocese of an archbishop
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Derived Forms

  • archdiocesan, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·徱·dz·· [ahrch, -dahy-, os, -, uh, -s, uh, n], adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of archdiocese1

First recorded in 1835–45; arch- 1 + diocese
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The archdiocese has long held special masses and novenas — nine days of prayers — on behalf of immigrants.

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“The administrative office of the archdiocese was not aware of the activities or statements made until after they had occurred and directly addressed the matter with Father Nabor,” she wrote.

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The wager is also intended to raise awareness for a fundraising campaign for schools in both archdioceses.

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With the behavior left unchecked, the number of victims within the largest archdiocese in the United States grew exponentially.

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The archdiocese had previously paid $740 million to victims in various settlements and had pledged to better protect its church members, so this settlement would put the total payout at more than $1.5 billion.

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