Diocesan
noun
A bishop in charge of a diocese.
The Diocesan will visit our church next week.
Often appears as...
- diocesan bishop
- diocesan visit
Usage tips
Religious
adjective
Related to or under the supervision of a bishop.
The diocesan staff is planning the annual event
Often appears as...
- diocesan office
- diocesan report
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A bishop in charge of a diocese.
The Diocesan will visit our church next week.
Often appears as...
- diocesan bishop
- diocesan visit
Usage tips
Religious
adjective
Related to or under the supervision of a bishop.
The diocesan staff is planning the annual event
Often appears as...
- diocesan office
- diocesan report
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Hierarchy Title
Diocesan as a noun specifically refers to a high-ranking church official, stressing their authority.
The Diocesan gave a sermon that resonated with the congregation.
Pro Tip 2/3Church Visits
When a Diocesan visits, it's a significant event for the local church, often involving ceremonies or special services.
The church was decorated for the Diocesan's visit.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Job Title
While Diocesan refers to a bishop, it emphasizes their jurisdiction, not just their occupation.
As Diocesan, he oversees all the parishes in the region.
Pro Tip 1/3Hierarchy Title
Diocesan as a noun specifically refers to a high-ranking church official, stressing their authority.
The Diocesan gave a sermon that resonated with the congregation.
Pro Tip 2/3Church Visits
When a Diocesan visits, it's a significant event for the local church, often involving ceremonies or special services.
The church was decorated for the Diocesan's visit.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Job Title
While Diocesan refers to a bishop, it emphasizes their jurisdiction, not just their occupation.
As Diocesan, he oversees all the parishes in the region.
Pro Tip 1/3Hierarchy Title
Diocesan as a noun specifically refers to a high-ranking church official, stressing their authority.
The Diocesan gave a sermon that resonated with the congregation.
Pro Tip 2/3Church Visits
When a Diocesan visits, it's a significant event for the local church, often involving ceremonies or special services.
The church was decorated for the Diocesan's visit.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Job Title
While Diocesan refers to a bishop, it emphasizes their jurisdiction, not just their occupation.
As Diocesan, he oversees all the parishes in the region.
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Quote examples
Pope Francis
Argentinian Clergyman
I entered the diocesan seminary. I liked the Dominicans, and I had Dominican friends. But then I chose the Society of Jesus, which I knew well because the seminary was entrusted to the Jesuits. Three things in particular struck me about the Society: the missionary spirit, community and discipline.
Quote examples
Pope Francis
Argentinian Clergyman
I entered the diocesan seminary. I liked the Dominicans, and I had Dominican friends. But then I chose the Society of Jesus, which I knew well because the seminary was entrusted to the Jesuits. Three things in particular struck me about the Society: the missionary spirit, community and discipline.
Example 1 of 1
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