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| | Diocese - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | In Catholicism, the pope is the bishop of the diocese of Rome. | | | In English-speaking countries, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints uses the term ward, rather than diocese, to refer to the jurisdiction of the bishop and his counselors. | | | He creates the other dioceses throughout the world and chooses their bishops. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diocese
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Diocese |
| | A Diocese is the territory or churches subject to the jurisdiction of a bishop. | | | After the bishop, the principal authority in a diocese is the vicar-general (vicarius generalis in spiritualibus); he is the bishop's substitute in the administration of the diocese. | | | Otherwise the government of the diocese during the vacancy belongs regularly to the chapter of the cathedral church. |
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05001a.htm
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| | USCCB - (OCYP) - 2004 Audit Executive Summary: Diocese of San Jose, CA |
| | The bishop, or his designee, has coordinated with major superiors of men with a presence in the diocese addressing the issue of allegations of sexual abuse of minors by clergy. | | | The diocese does not allow the offender to celebrate Mass publicly, to administer the sacraments, or to present himself publicly as a priest. | | | When accusations against a priest or a deacon are proven to be unfounded, the diocese takes steps to restore the good name of the priest or deacon. |
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http://www.nccbuscc.org/ocyp/dioceses04/sanjoseca.shtml
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| | DIOCESE - LoveToKnow Article on DIOCESE |
| | By the ancient custom of the church the bishop takes his title, not from his diocese, but from his see, i.e. | | | The Greek word andoL,c~o~, from meaning administration, came to be applied to the territorial circumscription in which administration was exercised. | | | The word, however, survived in its general sense of office or administration, and it was even used during the middle ages for parish (see Du Cange, Glossarium, s. |
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http://5.1911encyclopedia.org/D/DI/DIOCESE.htm
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| | The Episcopal Diocese of Florida - the diocese |
| | His emphasis was on evangelism and spiritual growth and the congregations responded to this call with a renewed commitment to returning to the spiritual "roots" of their collective faith. | | | The first seven years of Bishop Jecko's episcopate have seen profound changes in the diocese; northeast Florida and Jacksonville have experienced tremendous growth and there is a constantly changing demographic makeup in many of the churches. | | | Francis Huger Rutledge, D.D. as Bishop of the Diocese of Florida in October, 1851. |
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http://www.diocesefl.org/html/the_diocese/the_diocese.html
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| | Welcome to the Official Web Site for the Diocese of Shreveport |
| | In 1870 the diocese boasted 25 churches and 17 priests. | | | To recognize the growing population of northwest Louisiana, the Diocese of Alexandria officially became known as the Diocese of Alexandria-Shreveport in 1977, with St. John Berchmans Church serving as Co-Cathedral. | | | Appointed in 1885 Bishop Anthony Durier was the first bishop to use pastoral letters to communicate regularly with the faithful. |
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http://www.dioshpt.org/archives/history.htm
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Diocese of Langres |
| | In the Diocese of Langres is Vassy, where in 1562 took place the riots between Catholics and Protestants that gave rise to the wars of religion (see HUGUENOTS). | | | The Diocese of Langres honors as saints a number of martyrs who, according to the St. Benignus legend, died in the persecution of Marcus Aurelius, the triplets, Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus, and Melapsippus; St. Neo, the author of their Acts, himself a martyr, St. Leonilla, their grandmother, and St. Junilla, their mother. | | | In 1901 the religious congregations had in the diocese 33 écoles maternelles, 1 agricultural orphanage for boys, 6 orphanages for girls, 7 workshops, 1 school of house-keeping, 2 dispensaries, 16 hospitals, hospices, and homes for the aged, 2 houses of retreat, 113 houses for nursing of the sick at home. |
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08789c.htm
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Diocese of Waterford and Lismore |
| | Twice again within the seventeenth century had the Holy See to revert to government of the diocese by vicars: from 1652 to 1671 and from 1693 to 1696. | | | The history of the diocese embraces four distinct epochs: (a) the Celtic Church; (b) the Anglo-Irish Church; (c) the penal days; and (d) the modern revival. | | | Some years previously Archbishop Walsh of Cashel, a native of Waterford, had advised the Holy See that one archbishop and at most two bishops would be enough for Munster. |
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15564b.htm
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| | The Diocese of Durham: the official web site |
| | The Diocese of Durham is one of 44 Dioceses in the Church of England and comprises some 290 parishes in the North East of England in which people worship God in Jesus and seek to work out their lives as Christians. | | | The Diocese does not have an official mission statement but parishes and people are encouraged to work to the principles of being a Holy, Learning and Witnessing people. | | | There is much information here about the Diocese, its people and its churches. |
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http://www.durham.anglican.org
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| | James A. Tamayo, D.D. Bishop of the Diocese of Laredo |
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http://www.dioceseoflaredo.org
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| | Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey |
| | More than 1,000 of the faithful from all reaches of the diocese gathered in St. John's Cathedral in Paterson Oct. 2 for the diocesan Eucharistic Assembly, the celebration led by Bishop Serratelli to close the Year of the Eucharist. | | | This code is a response to that call to integrity both in our relationships with children and young people as well as with the adult faith community. | | | As the "Year of the Eucharist" comes to a close this month for Catholics worldwide, the moments they have spent with Jesus in the celebration of the Mass, at Benediction, and in the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament now have deeper meaning. |
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http://www.patersondiocese.org
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| | Diocese of Mpwapwa |
| | The Diocese of Mpwapwa is part of the Anglican Church of Tanzania. | | | There are also sixty-eight priests and one deacon, working in seventy-seven parishes and thirteen sub parishes with around 650 congregations. | | | The Diocesan Motto is in Kiswahili "Kumtazama Yesu" which means Looking Unto Jesus and speaks of the need to keep our eyes firmly set on Him especially when the road is rough and steep. |
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http://www.tarlings.com/diocese_of_mpwapwa.htm
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| | History of The Catholic Diocese of Charleston |
| | He was ordained and installed Sept. 29, 1999, before a congregation of approximately 3,000 people, the largest diocesan gathering of Catholics in the state since the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1987. | | | He is the 12th bishop to preside over the diocese. | | | St. Mary’s Church on Hasell Street in Charleston was the first Catholic church in the Carolinas and Georgia, an area now comprising five dioceses. |
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http://www.catholic-doc.org/ns-hist.html
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| | Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf |
| | In every part of the diocese, except in Cyprus, the congregations are expatriate, mainly Christians from the Church in Pakistan, the Church of South India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and the African continent | | | As part of the Episcopal Church in the Middle East, the Diocese continues its association with the Middle East Council of Churches, the body linked with the World Council of Churches and representing Orthodox, Catholic, Anglican and Protestant Churches in the region. | | | All congregations in the Diocese have in them Christians from a variety of traditions. |
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http://www.stchcathedral.org.bh/diocese/bishop.htm
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| | TimesDispatch.com Spending plan OK'd by diocese |
| | Slemp said that when diocese funding drops because of concerns in the national church (referring to the consecration of the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church) or the diocese (referring to the problem some people have with the leadership of the diocesan bishop), "it's people outside the diocese who are hurt." | | | Giving to the diocese has been declining since the diocese went to a system of voluntary giving by congregations about 20 years ago. | | | When Bishop Suffragan Carol J. Gallagher addressed the council, she referred to the dysfunction and division in the diocese. |
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http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD/MGArticle/RTD_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031780807598&path=!news&s=1045855934842
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| | The Episcopal Diocese of Dallas |
| | In March 1996, the Diocese of Dallas, Christ Church, Plano, and the North American Missionary Society formed a partnership and called The Rev. John T. Clifford and his wife, Nancy, to start the new mission. | | | The 77 churches and 22 schools of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas focus on the spiritual health of lay people, clergy, students, faculty and staff members. | | | The staff at Diocesan House is a resource to the congregations of the diocese. |
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http://www.episcopal-dallas.org
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| | Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi |
| | The Diocese of Jackson is committed to ensuring that children served by the church are not at risk of sexual abuse by the Church personnel. | | | This document seeks to protect, enhance and, in some cases, restore the trust that our faith calls for between agents of the Church and the children and adolescents entrusted to our care. | | | The Catholic Church has always demonstrated a concern for children. |
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http://www.jacksondiocese.org
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| | Mission and Evangelism: Companion Links - Diocese of Lui |
| | The Diocese was established in Lui, Southern Sudan, 11 April 1999, when I was consecrated as the first Bishop amongst Moru people. | | | The mission of the Diocese of Lui is to spread the Good News, build sustainable peaceful and just God fearing community/society. | | | To be linked with another diocese of the Anglican Communion based on spiritual development. |
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http://www.anglicancommunion.org/mission/companion/2004lui.cfm?view=normal
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| | A Picture Of The Diocese |
| | Deacons serve in a variety of churches throughout the Diocese. | | | Three congregations in the diocese are served by Title III Canon 9 clergy: Christ the King, Stayton; St Christopher, Port Orford; Good Shepherd, Prospect. | | | The churches involved are some of the larger parishes and a number of the students come from surrounding parishes and missions where no program exists. |
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http://www.diocese-oregon.org/BishopSearch/picture_of_the_diocese.htm
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| | Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville, Tennessee - Bishop's Office |
| | As bishops from around the world convene in Rome to take an in-depth look at many pastoral aspects of the Eucharist, people throughout the Diocese of Nashville are invited to Cathedral of the Incarnation next week to reflect on the Eucharist. | | | The Makis, who have been active in the parish’s RCIA program, want to give other children and adults with special needs the same chance their daughter had to grow in their faith. | | | Thomas Aquinas Parish in Cookeville hosted an overflow crowd for the dedication Mass of their new church last month. |
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http://www.dioceseofnashville.com
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| | Diocese of Joliet |
| | From October 18-23, our diocese will host one of the blessed Monstrances by Pope John Paul II, which has been traveling throughout the world as part of the Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. | | | Details on the times and places where adoration will be held each day can be found on the Office of Divine Worship website or click HERE to view schedule. | | | As we end the “Year of the Eucharist” please join with people from all over the world who have spent time in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. |
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http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org
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| | USATODAY.com - Tucson Diocese seeks bankruptcy protection |
| | Payouts to victims of alleged sexual abuse by priests began in the early 1990s, when the diocese paid $155,000 to eight claimants. | | | The church "is using this bankruptcy as a public relations tool to make the victims appear to be the predators of the diocese," Cadigan said. | | | In August, Pope John Paul II removed from the priesthood two Tucson priests accused of sexual misconduct. |
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http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2004-09-20-tucson-bankrupt_x.htm?POE=NEWISVA
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| | Vocations Office Catholic Diocese of Dallas |
| | Hello, I’m Charles Grahmann, the bishop of the Diocese of Dallas. | | | Priests and Religious Sisters are ordinary people responding to an extra-ordinary desire to serve others. | | | And for this, I’m so grateful to God that I am. |
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http://www.cathdal.org/NewVocations/vocations/Newindex.htm
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| | Companion Diocese Committee |
| | The populations served by their churches are some of the poorest in the country. | | | It invites people from each diocese to a greater understanding of the whole body of Christ and to service to each other. | | | In the past three years the number of congregants has grown from 32,000 to over 65,000. |
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http://www.edow.org/diocese/governance/committees/comm_honduras.html
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| | Catholic Chronicle - Catholic News for the Toledo Diocese and Beyond |
| | By marching as we did on September 22, the goal was to fight evil with good, with a prayerful proclamation of the Gospel of Life. | | | Learning from the Eucharist, worshipping the Lord in the Eucharist, finding healing in the Eucharist and sharing the Eucharist with others are unique aspects of the relationship between the Catholic faithful and the real presence of Jesus Christ that came alive at the Diocese of Toledo Eucharistic Congress. | | | In the keynote address, Benedictine Father Mark O’Keefe, president-rector of Saint Meinrad School of Theology, noted that the disciples’ walk to Emmaus was a time of learning for them — just as the Eucharist is a “school” for Catholics today. |
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http://www.catholicchronicle.org
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| | Catholic Diocese of Cleveland |
| | This most recent example of the generosity of the Catholic faith community in the Diocese of Cleveland was announced in a letter from the Most Reverend Anthony M. Pilla, Bishop, Diocese of Cleveland and from Mr. | | | However, couples who are not Catholics are also welcome to attend one of our weekends. | | | In a letter received on September 13, 2005 by Bishop Anthony M. Pilla. |
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http://www.dioceseofcleveland.org
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| | Diocese of Fargo |
| | The Catholic Diocese of Fargo’s 13th annual Walk with Christ for Life was held Sunday, October 2, in Fargo. | | | Although sincere efforts have been made to offer links only to other Web sites whose content is faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church, the Diocese of Fargo is not responsible for the content of other Web sites accessible via links from this Web site. | | | Couples preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church in eastern North Dakota will now study more deeply the truth, dignity and meaning of human sexuality during their marriage preparation instruction, the Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fargo, announced today. |
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http://www.fargodiocese.org
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| | The Diocese of Scranton |
| | Priests, deacons, religious and laity, under the leadership of our Bishop, cooperate to proclaim the Gospel in accordance with the teaching of the Church to celebrate the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, for the salvation of all, and to witness by grace to the | | | “We the Catholic faithful of the Diocese of Scranton, in union with our Holy Father, the Pope, are called through baptism to share in the mission which Jesus Christ has entrusted to the One, Holy, Catholic and | | | And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. |
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http://www.dioceseofscranton.org
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| | The Press Democrat Online Santa Rosa Diocese |
| | Levada ordered the audit after he was appointed to temporarily administer the diocese, following Ziemann's resignation in July to fight a lawsuit accusing him of forcing a priest into a sexual relationship. | | | As bishop, Ziemann had complete authority of the diocese. | | | Although details of the audit represent new information and an extraordinary opening of the church's books to public view, the hard reality already is well-known to North Coast Catholics. |
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http://www.pressdemocrat.com/evergreen/diocese/44481.html
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| | Diocese of Steubenville |
| | The Diocese is the local Church, the People of God, all of whom assist the Bishop in the administration of the Diocese. | | | The Diocese of Steubenville is an ecclesiastical division of the Church governed and administered by a bishop who is subject to the ultimate authority of the Holy Father. | | | A diocese usually receives its name from the See City and ordinarily the Bishop resides in that city. |
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http://www.diosteub.org
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| | Diocese of Brownsville The Faithful of the Rio Grande Valley, Texas |
| | A monstrance blessed by Pope John Paul II to encourage prayers for vocations to the priesthood and religious life will be making a stop in the Diocese of Brownsville on its year-long tour through the United States and Canada. | | | The first shipment of food, clothing, and personal hygiene items was sent from Rio Grande City by Immaculate Conception Church on Sept. 9. | | | This has been a tremendous community effort,” Sister Pimentel said. |
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http://www.cdob.org
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| | Diocese of Lansing |
| | This morning, in the presence of the Holy Father, the Thirteenth General Congregation of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops was held in the Vatican. | | | Collaboration in the mission of Jesus Christ by the diocesan, regional, and parish Church. The Seven Goal Dicoesan Plan promulgated by Bishop Mengeling in 2001, formulated from the volumes of data gathered during the VOICES sessions held in parishes and.. | | | Click on the link below for information regarding the Diocese of Lansing Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort. Thank you for your generousity and may God Bless you all! |
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http://www.dioceseoflansing.org
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| | Diocese of East Carolina |
| | I will personally see to it that money raised will be divided equally among the four stricken dioceses and will send your contributions to the bishops of those dioceses for their discretionary purposes. | | | The Parish Leadership Institute will provide specific teaching and a community of support for lay leaders, enabling them with skills to assist them in ministry in the parish and workplace. | | | Thank you for your generous response and I ask your on-going prayers for those affected by this disaster. |
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http://www.diocese-eastcarolina.org
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| | Welcome to the Peterborough Diocese |
| | By following the links on the left of this page I invite you to learn something about the life and work of the thousands of people and over 350 churches that make up our diocese. | | | PS Join me on a pilgrimage to the Holy land in 2005 - click here for details! | | | Come and see the life of our churches, |
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http://www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk
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| | Diocese of Belleville: The Catholic Church in Southern Illinois |
| | Diocese of Belleville: The Catholic Church in Southern Illinois | | | Like so many other communities of faith, the Diocese of Belleville is having special prayers and collections in our parishes to provide financial assistance through Catholic Charities. | | | Like the horrific events of four years ago, September 11, 2001, the suffering unfolding before us challenges, purifies, and deepens our faith, reminding us that God is not God the way we would be God if we were God. |
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http://www.diobelle.org
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| | Episcopal Bay Area :: Episcopal Diocese of California |
| | To celebrate this occasion the church has planned the tour to include an escort of travelers from its parish and of anyone from the Diocese or elsewhere who is interested in joining them. | | | All want to revere, serve and make contact with the sheer power of the Eternal Mystery at the center of the universe. | | | Contact Holy Child & St. Martin at 777 Southgate Avenue, Daly City CA 94015 or 650.991.1560 or bdrico.hcsm@hotmail.com |
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http://www.diocal.org
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| | Welcome to the Diocese of Hamilton (Ontario, Canada) |
| | The Patron for the Diocese of Hamilton is the Ever Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary in the Mystery of the Annunciation. | | | We pray that you may also find tools to assist in your faith journey with our Saviour Jesus Christ. | | | Here you will find a ready access to the people, services, and organizations that constitute the visible body of the Diocese of Hamilton. |
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http://www.hamiltondiocese.com
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| | Catholic Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana |
| | We are here to proclaim the Kingdom of God, to praise the name of Jesus, and to follow Him. | | | We invite you to ask any question about the teachings of the Church, about our diocese, or other concerns. | | | Thank you for visiting the web site of the Diocese of Lafayette, the Catholic Church of North Central Indiana. |
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http://www.dioceseoflafayette.org
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| | Episcopal Diocese of Washington |
| | Episcopal dioceses, congregations and institutions seeking to build companion relationships in hurricane relief are asked to work through a new churchwide system outlined September 22 during the fall meeting of the House of Bishops... | | | Check out this page for info about these and other events, prayers, photos and more. | | | Welcome to the Diocese of Washington — the Episcopal Church in the District of Columbia and the Maryland counties of Charles, St. |
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http://www.edow.org
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| | USATODAY.com - California diocese settles clergy abuse cases |
| | The diocese suspended planning for three new parishes in burgeoning Ladera, Irvine and Santa Ana, where Masses are overflowing. | | | 12/4/2004 6:01 AM Bishop Tod D. Brown, shown in this January photo, apologized on behalf of the diocese to clergy abuse victims in a statement. | | | Even before the settlement, the diocese had paid $4.6 million to clergy sex abuse victims and well over $66,000 for counseling to victims and their families. |
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http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2004-12-03-calif-clergy-abuses_x.htm
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| | Saints of December 21 |
| | Born in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, in May 8, 1521; died in Fribourg, Switzerland, December 21, 1597; canonized and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1925; feast day formerly April 27. | | | St. John built a church for St. Michael in Chiusa, Italy, joined the Benedictine community there, and then lived as a hermit on Monte Caprario. | | | Finally, he was consecrated bishop of the nearby diocese (Benedictines, Encyclopedia). |
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http://www.saintpatrickdc.org/ss/1221.htm
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| | Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend |
| | What is now the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend first was placed under the care of the Bishop of Quebec in 1674. | | | The parish and Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend assumes no responsibility for, nor does it necessarily endorse, | | | © 2005 The Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend |
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http://www.diocesefwsb.org
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| | Catholic Encyclopedia: DIOCESE OF CASALE-MONFERRATO |
| | The diocese comprises a Catholic population of 180,000 (1920), 140 parishes, 312 secular and 45 regular clergy, 80 seminarians, 25 Brothers, 280 Sisters, and 562 churches, chapels, or oratories. | | | If it does release this text, then follow this link to New Advent's e-text of Diocese of Casale-Monferrato.] |
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http://www.mindspring.com/~mccarthys/cybrary/17160b.htm
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| | Welcome to the Diocese of Amarillo |
| | Following much discussion and prayer, Bishop Yanta and the priests of the Diocese of Amarillo have developed a plan to address the diocese's current and anticipated challenges and needs. | | | A Heritage of Faith, a Call for the Future is a capital campaign that addresses five issues deemed key. | | | The Diocese of Dallas has opened a new Catholic High School the first in 40 years. |
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http://www.amarillodiocese.org
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| | Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose in California |
| | With the intercession and example of Mary, mother of the Church, and Joseph, that just and faithful servant of God, we seek to be one holy people, Together in Christ. | | | We are called to be a local Church that will inspire the people of this valley to live the values taught by Jesus Christ, inspiring them to integrity and action. | | | Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose in California |
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http://www.dsj.org
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