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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Though nothing has been decided yet in terms of new school openings, Rigg said the archdiocese is in the process of seeking out the best locations.
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Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
After The Post contacted the petitioners, an anonymous representative responded, saying the group included parents, employees and leaders within the church and its affiliated Catholic school who feared retribution from Ciucci and the archdiocese.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
The action marks the second time in just over a week that the archdiocese has publicly addressed allegations of misconduct involving leaders in its community.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025
The bankruptcy filing was meant to limit liability for damages and conserve assets while lawsuits were readied and filed against the archdiocese.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
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Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
After The Post contacted the petitioners, an anonymous representative responded, saying the group included parents, employees and leaders within the church and its affiliated Catholic school who feared retribution from Ciucci and the archdiocese.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
The action marks the second time in just over a week that the archdiocese has publicly addressed allegations of misconduct involving leaders in its community.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025
The bankruptcy filing was meant to limit liability for damages and conserve assets while lawsuits were readied and filed against the archdiocese.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
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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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