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== Infobox ==
== Infobox ==
Use a {<nowiki>{Diocese}}</nowiki> infobox to summarize key details:
Use a <code>{{Dioceses}}</code> infobox to summarize key details about active and historic Catholic dioceses, including Eastern Catholic eparchies. Titular sees should be documented in the article text under a "Titular Status" section, not in the infobox. Religious orders should also be described in the article text under a "Religious Communities" section.
Fields:


* Type: Archdiocese or Suffragan diocese
===Fields===
* Country: Country name
* '''Type''': Administrative type (<code>Archdiocese</code>, <code>Suffragan diocese</code>, <code>Eparchy</code>, <code>Archeparchy</code>, <code>Exarchate</code>, <code>Major Archeparchy</code>, <code>Patriarchal Archdiocese</code>).
* Region: Primary administrative subdivision (e.g., state or province)
* '''Country''': Country where the diocese is/was located (modern country for historic dioceses, e.g., <code>Algeria</code> for Hippo Regius).
* Bishop: Current bishop’s name
* '''AdministrativeSubdivision''': Region or state (e.g., <code>Illinois</code>, <code>Numidia</code> for historic dioceses).
* Website: Official diocese website URL
* '''Bishop''': Current bishop for active dioceses; leave blank for historic dioceses or document historical bishops in article text.
* Newspaper: Diocesan newspaper URL (if applicable)
* '''Website''': Official website URL (blank for historic dioceses).
* '''Newspaper''': Diocesan newspaper URL (blank if not applicable).
* '''CatholicPercentage''': Percentage of Catholic population in the diocese’s region (blank for historic dioceses if unavailable).
* '''CatholicElementarySchools''': Number of Catholic elementary/middle schools (blank for historic dioceses).
* '''CatholicHighSchools''': Number of Catholic high schools (blank for historic dioceses).
* '''Deaneries''': Number of deaneries or equivalent (e.g., protopresbyterates for Eastern Catholic; blank for historic dioceses).
* '''Priests''': Number of active priests (blank for historic dioceses).
* '''FoundingYear''': Year or century established (e.g., <code>1843</code>, <code>4th century</code>).
* '''EndYear''': Year or century suppressed (blank for active dioceses).
* '''PredecessorDiocese''': Preceding diocese(s), comma-separated with wiki links (e.g., <code>[[Diocese of Vincennes]]</code>).
* '''SuccessorDiocese''': Successor diocese(s), comma-separated with wiki links (e.g., <code>[[Archdiocese of Chicago]], [[Diocese of Joliet]]</code>).
* '''CatholicHospitals''': Number of Catholic hospitals (blank for historic dioceses).
* '''Status''': <code>Active</code> or <code>Historic</code>.
* '''Rite''': Liturgical rite (<code>Latin</code>, <code>Byzantine</code>, <code>Maronite</code>, <code>Chaldean</code>, <code>Syro-Malabar</code>, <code>Syro-Malankara</code>, <code>Armenian</code>, <code>Coptic</code>, <code>Other</code>).
* '''EcclesiasticalProvince''': Wiki page for the ecclesiastical province (e.g., <code>Province of Chicago</code>).
* '''SuffraganDioceses''': For archdioceses/archeparchies, list suffragan dioceses/eparchies with wiki links (e.g., <code>[[Diocese of Joliet]], [[Diocese of Rockford]]</code>).
* '''MetropolitanArchdiocese''': For suffragan dioceses/eparchies, link to the metropolitan archdiocese/archeparchy (e.g., <code>[[Archdiocese of Chicago]]</code>).
* '''Rating''': Liberal/Progressive to Conservative/Traditional rating (1.0–5.0; 1=Very Liberal/Progressive, 3=Moderate/Balanced, 5=Very Conservative/Traditional). Blank for historic dioceses. See Rating system below for criteria.


Examples
===Examples===
<pre>{{Dioceses
|Type=Archdiocese
|Country=United States
|AdministrativeSubdivision=California
|Bishop=José Horacio Gómez Velasco
|Website=https://lacatholics.org/
|Newspaper=https://angelusnews.com
|CatholicPercentage=25.0
|CatholicElementarySchools=200
|CatholicHighSchools=50
|Deaneries=25
|Priests=600
|FoundingYear=1840
|EndYear=
|PredecessorDiocese=[[Diocese of Both Californias]]
|SuccessorDiocese=
|CatholicHospitals=10
|Status=Active
|Rite=Latin
|EcclesiasticalProvince=Province of Los Angeles
|SuffraganDioceses=[[Diocese of Fresno]], [[Diocese of Monterey]], [[Diocese of Orange]], [[Diocese of San Bernardino]], [[Diocese of San Diego]]
|MetropolitanArchdiocese=
|Rating=3.0
}}</pre>


<pre>{{Diocese
<pre>{{Dioceses
|Type=Archdiocese
|Type=Suffragan diocese
|Country=United States
|Country=United States
|AdministrativeSubdivision=California
|AdministrativeSubdivision=Pennsylvania
|Bishop=José Horacio Gómez Velasco
|Bishop=Timothy C. Senior
|Website=https://lacatholics.org/
|Website=https://www.hbgdiocese.org
|Newspaper=https://angelusnews.com
|Newspaper=https://www.catholicwitness.org
|CatholicPercentage=10.0
|CatholicElementarySchools=35
|CatholicHighSchools=7
|Deaneries=10
|Priests=150
|FoundingYear=1868
|EndYear=
|PredecessorDiocese=[[Diocese of Philadelphia]]
|SuccessorDiocese=
|CatholicHospitals=2
|Status=Active
|Rite=Latin
|EcclesiasticalProvince=Province of Philadelphia
|SuffraganDioceses=
|MetropolitanArchdiocese=[[Archdiocese of Philadelphia]]
|Rating=3.7
}}</pre>
}}</pre>


<pre>{{Diocese
<pre>{{Dioceses
|Type=Suffragan diocese
|Type=Eparchy
|Country=United States
|Country=United States
|Region=Pennsylvania
|AdministrativeSubdivision=Pennsylvania
|Bishop=Timothy C. Senior
|Bishop=Andriy Rabiy
|Website=https://www.hbgdiocese.org
|Website=https://www.ukrcatholic.org
|Newspaper=https://www.catholicwitness.org
|Newspaper=
|CatholicPercentage=2.0
|CatholicElementarySchools=5
|CatholicHighSchools=2
|Deaneries=
|Priests=50
|FoundingYear=1924
|EndYear=
|PredecessorDiocese=
|SuccessorDiocese=
|CatholicHospitals=1
|Status=Active
|Rite=Byzantine
|EcclesiasticalProvince=Philadelphia Ukrainian Catholic Metropolitan Province
|SuffraganDioceses=
|MetropolitanArchdiocese=[[Archeparchy of Philadelphia]]
|Rating=3.0
}}</pre>
}}</pre>


<pre>{{Dioceses
|Type=Suffragan diocese
|Country=Algeria
|AdministrativeSubdivision=Numidia
|Bishop=
|Website=
|Newspaper=
|CatholicPercentage=
|CatholicElementarySchools=
|CatholicHighSchools=
|Deaneries=
|Priests=
|FoundingYear=2nd century
|EndYear=5th century
|PredecessorDiocese=
|SuccessorDiocese=
|CatholicHospitals=
|Status=Historic
|Rite=Latin
|EcclesiasticalProvince=
|SuffraganDioceses=
|MetropolitanArchdiocese=
|Rating=
}}
</pre>


===Rating system===
== Rating System ==
Overview of the Rating System
'''Overview of the Rating System'''


Scale: A 1 to 5 rating, where:
'''Scale''': A 1 to 5 rating, where:
* 1: Very Liberal/Progressive
* 1: Very Liberal/Progressive
* 3: Moderate/Balanced
* 3: Moderate/Balanced
* 5: Very Conservative/Traditional
* 5: Very Conservative/Traditional
 
Criteria: The rating is based on three key areas that reflect a diocese’s theological and cultural leanings:
'''Criteria''': The rating is based on three key areas that reflect a diocese’s theological and cultural leanings:
* Liturgical Practices (e.g., traditional rituals like Latin Mass vs. contemporary worship)
* Liturgical Practices (e.g., traditional rituals like Latin Mass vs. contemporary worship)
* Social Teachings Emphasis (e.g., traditional moral issues vs. progressive outreach programs)
* Social Teachings Emphasis (e.g., traditional moral issues vs. progressive outreach programs)
* Leadership Priorities (e.g., the bishop’s stance and actions)
* Leadership Priorities (e.g., the bishop’s stance and actions)
 
Calculation: Rate each criterion from 1 to 5, then average the scores to determine the overall rating.
'''Calculation''': Rate each criterion from 1 to 5, then average the scores to determine the overall rating.


This approach ensures a multi-dimensional assessment while keeping the system manageable.
This approach ensures a multi-dimensional assessment while keeping the system manageable.


Detailed Criteria and Rating Guidelines are below
'''Detailed Criteria and Rating Guidelines'''


==== Liturgical Practices ====
=== Liturgical Practices ===
This measures the diocese’s approach to worship, focusing on the balance between traditional rituals and modern practices.
This measures the diocese’s approach to worship, focusing on the balance between traditional rituals and modern practices.


Rating Guide
'''Rating Guide'''
* 1 (Very Liberal/Progressive): No Latin Masses offered; worship is predominantly contemporary (e.g., modern music, informal liturgy).
* 1 (Very Liberal/Progressive): No Latin Masses offered; worship is predominantly contemporary (e.g., modern music, informal liturgy).
* 2 (Somewhat Liberal/Progressive): Latin Masses are rare (e.g., only on special occasions or in a few parishes).
* 2 (Somewhat Liberal/Progressive): Latin Masses are rare (e.g., only on special occasions or in a few parishes).
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* 5 (Very Conservative/Traditional): Latin Masses are the norm or strongly promoted across the diocese.
* 5 (Very Conservative/Traditional): Latin Masses are the norm or strongly promoted across the diocese.


Why it’s useful: Liturgical style often signals a diocese’s theological orientation—traditional practices like the Latin Mass suggest a conservative bent, while contemporary styles lean progressive.
'''Why it’s useful''': Liturgical style often signals a diocese’s theological orientation—traditional practices like the Latin Mass suggest a conservative bent, while contemporary styles lean progressive.


==== Social Teachings Emphasis ====
=== Social Teachings Emphasis ===
This evaluates whether the diocese prioritizes traditional moral teachings or progressive outreach programs.
This evaluates whether the diocese prioritizes traditional moral teachings or progressive outreach programs.


Rating Guide:
'''Rating Guide''':
* 1 (Very Liberal/Progressive): Strong focus on progressive outreach (e.g., poverty programs, immigration support, climate initiatives) with little mention of traditional issues (e.g., abortion, marriage).
* 1 (Very Liberal/Progressive): Strong focus on progressive outreach (e.g., poverty programs, immigration support, climate initiatives) with little mention of traditional issues (e.g., abortion, marriage).
* 2 (Somewhat Liberal/Progressive): Progressive outreach is emphasized, but traditional teachings are occasionally addressed.
* 2 (Somewhat Liberal/Progressive): Progressive outreach is emphasized, but traditional teachings are occasionally addressed.
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* 4 (Somewhat Conservative/Traditional): Traditional teachings are prioritized, with some mention of outreach programs.
* 4 (Somewhat Conservative/Traditional): Traditional teachings are prioritized, with some mention of outreach programs.
* 5 (Very Conservative/Traditional): Strong focus on traditional teachings, with minimal emphasis on progressive outreach.
* 5 (Very Conservative/Traditional): Strong focus on traditional teachings, with minimal emphasis on progressive outreach.
Why it’s useful: The balance between these priorities reflects a diocese’s alignment with either progressive social engagement or conservative doctrinal fidelity.
'''Why it’s useful''': The balance between these priorities reflects a diocese’s alignment with either progressive social engagement or conservative doctrinal fidelity.


==== Leadership Priorities ====
=== Leadership Priorities ===
This assesses the bishop’s public stance and actions, as they shape the diocese’s direction.
This assesses the bishop’s public stance and actions, as they shape the diocese’s direction.


Rating Guide:
'''Rating Guide''':
* 1 (Very Liberal/Progressive): Bishop is known for progressive views (e.g., openness to dialogue on controversial issues like LGBTQ+ inclusion).
* 1 (Very Liberal/Progressive): Bishop is known for progressive views (e.g., openness to dialogue on controversial issues like LGBTQ+ inclusion).
* 2 (Somewhat Liberal/Progressive): Bishop leans progressive but stays within mainstream Catholic norms.
* 2 (Somewhat Liberal/Progressive): Bishop leans progressive but stays within mainstream Catholic norms.
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* 4 (Somewhat Conservative/Traditional): Bishop leans conservative (e.g., emphasizes doctrine, supports traditional liturgy).
* 4 (Somewhat Conservative/Traditional): Bishop leans conservative (e.g., emphasizes doctrine, supports traditional liturgy).
* 5 (Very Conservative/Traditional): Bishop is outspokenly conservative (e.g., promotes Latin Mass, defends traditional marriage).
* 5 (Very Conservative/Traditional): Bishop is outspokenly conservative (e.g., promotes Latin Mass, defends traditional marriage).
Why it’s useful: Leadership sets the tone for the diocese, making the bishop’s priorities a key indicator of its overall character.
'''Why it’s useful''': Leadership sets the tone for the diocese, making the bishop’s priorities a key indicator of its overall character.
 


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