diocesan

/daɪˈɑsəsən/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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