concept   diocese
statement   Dioceses in Catholic-majority countries are overseen by bishops as part of the hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 diocese Catholic-majority countries A geographical region under the jurisdiction of a bishop, responsible for the supervision of parishes and priests. 1
2 diocese Catholic-majority countries Dioceses are an integral part of the hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church, with bishops overseeing them as their territories. 1