diocesan
/daɪˈɑsəsən/
adjective
- Relating to a diocese (a district under the authority of a bishop).
- The diocesan office handles administrative matters for all local churches.
- The bishop made a diocesan visit to the small rural parish.
- She attended the diocesan conference on youth ministry.
noun
- A bishop who has authority over a diocese.
- Each diocesan is responsible for the spiritual guidance of their region.
- The new diocesan was installed in a ceremony at the cathedral.
- The diocesan addressed the congregation during the Easter service.