Prompt (Diocese): Difference between revisions

Let's call this format 'Diocese': I want all responses to be detailed below based on the provided NAME. Put this all in a box that can be copied.

 

* '''Full Name and Type''': State the diocese’s full name (e.g., Diocese of Charleston) and administrative type (e.g., Suffragan diocese, Archdiocese, Eparchy), with [[suffragan diocese]] linked to its MediaWiki page.

* '''Liturgical Rite and Status''': Specify the liturgical rite (e.g., <nowiki>[[Latin Rite]]</nowiki>, <nowiki>[[Byzantine Rite]]</nowiki>) with a wiki link and confirm the diocese’s status (Active or Historic).

* '''Location''': Identify the country (<nowiki>[[United States]]</nowiki>) and primary region (e.g., <nowiki>[[South Carolina]]</nowiki>), using wiki links for both.

* '''Founding''': Note the year or century of establishment (e.g., 1820) and the founding papal authority (e.g., <nowiki>[[Pope Pius VII]]</nowiki>), with a wiki link to the pope.

* '''Current Bishop''': For active dioceses, name the current bishop and their start year (e.g., Jacques Fabre-Jeune as of 2023), without linking the bishop’s name unless a MediaWiki page exists.

* '''Significance''': Highlight the diocese’s role within the Catholic Church, such as its place in the <nowiki>[[Ecclesiastical Province of Atlanta]]</nowiki> (with a wiki link) or its historical importance for historic dioceses.

* '''Notable Fact''': Include one engaging fact to draw reader interest, such as a famous bishop, cultural influence, or significant event (e.g., a Eucharistic Congress with specific attendance and year), ensuring it is sourced and verifiable.

* '''For Historic Dioceses''': Mention suppression or merger details and any titular status, to be expanded in the article text’s “Titular Status” section.

* Use a clear, accessible, and neutral tone, reflecting a Catholic point of view, per [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Lead_section Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Lead section].

* Avoid duplicating detailed infobox data (e.g., Catholic population, schools, rating, priest count).

* Do not tease or reference later article content.

* Apply MediaWiki formatting: bold the diocese name (e.g., '''Diocese of Charleston'''), use double brackets for internal links (e.g., <nowiki>[[South Carolina]]</nowiki>), and ensure proper link targets.

* Keep the lead concise, avoiding excessive detail while covering all required elements.

* Ensure all claims are verifiable, with sources cited in the article body (e.g., diocesan websites, Catholic-Hierarchy.org).

* Put the lead section before the infobox and do NOT give the lead section a section heading (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Section)

The '''Diocese of Charleston''', a [[suffragan diocese]] of the [[Latin Rite]], is an active diocese encompassing the entire state of [[South Carolina]] in the [[United States]]. Founded in 1820 by [[Pope Pius VII]], it is led by Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune as of 2023. As part of the [[Ecclesiastical Province of Atlanta]], the diocese serves a growing Catholic community in a historically Protestant region, with 96 parishes and 21 missions. A notable aspect is its vibrant Eucharistic Congress, which drew over 2,000 participants in 2024, reflecting its dynamic role in fostering Catholic faith in the Southeast.</pre>

Use a <nowiki>{{Diocese}}</nowiki> 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.

* '''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===

 

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== Rating System (Infobox) ==

# Liturgical Practices (e.g., traditional rituals like Latin Mass vs. contemporary worship styles)

# Social Teachings Emphasis (e.g., focus on traditional moral issues vs. social justice outreach)

# Leadership Priorities (e.g., bishop’s public stance and diocesan policies)

1. '''Liturgical Practices'''

2. '''Social Teachings Emphasis'''

3. '''Leadership Priorities'''

Organize the article content after the infobox into the following sections to provide a comprehensive overview of the diocese. Tailor sections for active and historic dioceses, including Eastern Catholic eparchies, and ensure content is concise, sourced, and relevant. Use a neutral, encyclopedic tone per MediaWiki guidelines, avoiding promotional or speculative language.  Throughout the article add links, following https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Linking, of the first instance of countries/sovereign states, states/administrative subdivisions, religious orders, saints, Ecclesiastical Provinces, and other topics likely to have articles on https://saintapedia.org/.

=== Establishment ===

Detail the diocese’s founding, including the date or century (`FoundingYear`), papal authority (e.g., pope’s name), and circumstances (e.g., split from `PredecessorDiocese`, missionary expansion). For historic dioceses, note the historical context (e.g., early Christian growth). Cite official sources like Vatican records, diocesan websites, or Catholic-Hierarchy.org.

* For historic dioceses, describe reasons for suppression or merger (`SuccessorDiocese`).

* For Eastern Catholic eparchies, highlight preservation of liturgical traditions (`Rite`).

 

=== Geography ===

Describe the diocese’s geographic scope, listing all/complete list of smaller [[administrative subdivision|administrative subdivisions]] (e.g., counties, provinces) covered, using a bulleted list or prose. No administrative subdivisions should be omitted for brevity.  

 

For historic dioceses, use historical regions (`AdministrativeSubdivision`) and modern equivalents if known. Reference `EcclesiasticalProvince` to contextualize its Church structure. Cite diocesan or geographic sources.

 

=== Mother Church ===

 

=== Leadership ===

For active dioceses, list the current bishop’s name (`Bishop`), appointment date, and a brief biography (1–2 sentences on background or contributions). Cite the source. For historic dioceses, omit or note the last known bishop.

 

* Notable contributions or reason for departure (e.g., retirement, transfer)

 

=== Theological and Cultural Orientation ===

For active dioceses, describe theological and cultural leanings based on the Rating field (1.0–5.0).  

* Liturgical Practices (e.g., frequency of TLM, presence of traditional or contemporary elements). - Social Teachings Emphasis (e.g., balance of traditional issues and social outreach).

* Use precise descriptors: “strongly progressive” (1.0–1.5), “slightly progressive” (1.6–2.5), “balanced” (2.6–3.4), “slightly conservative” (3.5–4.4), “strongly conservative” (4.5–5.0).  

'''Example''':

The diocese leans slightly progressive (rating: 2.5), offering Latin Masses monthly in select parishes, emphasizing social outreach like poverty programs alongside traditional teachings, and led by a bishop with a neutral stance.<nowiki><ref>{{cite web |url=[URL] |title=[Title] |website=[Website] |accessdate=2025-06-04}}</ref></pre>

* Total Population: Total population, including non-Catholics.

* Link the community name to its MediaWiki page (e.g., <nowiki>[[Sisters of Charity]]</nowiki>), but not in the section heading.

 

=== Parishes ===

<pre>{{Main|List of parishes in Diocese of [Name]}}

Summarize the diocese’s parishes, including total count and deaneries (`Deaneries` field), geographic scope, and notable characteristics (e.g., cultural diversity, special rites). Link to the separate parishes page for the complete, unabridged list, organized by deanery. For historic dioceses, summarize known historical parishes or omit if unavailable. Cite diocesan websites or directories.

* Website (if available)

Sort alphabetically by school name. For large dioceses, summarize on the Diocese article page and link to <code>[[List of Catholic schools in Diocese of [Name]]] and create that page like the list of parished</code>. For historic dioceses, note historical education if known. Cite NCEA or diocesan sources.

 

==== Community Outreach ====

 

=== Notable Events or Figures ===

 

=== Titular Status ===

 

=== References ===

Include <nowiki>{{Reflist}}</nowiki> to compile inline citations following https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources, especially https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources#Repeated_citations for repeated uses of the same source. Ensure all claims are supported by reliable sources (e.g., diocesan websites, Annuario Pontificio, Vatican records, Catholic news). Double check the format of all inline citations and ensure they are inline and not at the end of the article.

* Catholic Charities or program websites

* '''Templates''': Verify <nowiki>{{Dioceses}}</nowiki>, <nowiki>{{Diocese map}}</nowiki>, <nowiki>{{Diocese parish table}}</nowiki> exist. Ensure <nowiki>{{Diocese map}}</nowiki> and <nowiki>{{Diocese parish table}}</nowiki> use <nowiki>Where=[Diocese Name]</nowiki>.

== Parishes page ==

The <nowiki>[[Diocese of [Name]]]</nowiki>, covering [Region], serves diverse communities through [N] parishes across [M] deaneries, with a central cathedral and various churches offering spiritual and communal support. [Additional summary details, e.g., special rites or pilgrimage sites]. This page lists all parishes, organized by deanery, complementing the main <nowiki>[[Diocese of [Name]]]</nowiki> article.<nowiki><ref>{{cite web |url=[URL] |title=[Title] |website=[Website] |accessdate=2025-06-03}}</ref></nowiki> Ensure following https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources#Repeated_citations

 

<nowiki>== Deaneries and Parishes ==</nowiki>

 

<nowiki>=== [Deanery 1 Name] ===</nowiki>

 

<nowiki>{| class="wikitable sortable"</nowiki>

| <nowiki>[[Parish Name (Diocese of [Name])]]</nowiki> - [City], [State/AdministrativeSubdivision]

| <nowiki>[https://parishwebsite.org Parish Name]</nowiki>

| <nowiki>[[Parish Name (Diocese of [Name], [City])]]</nowiki> - [City], [State/AdministrativeSubdivision]

|  

<nowiki>|}</nowiki>

<nowiki>=== [Deanery 2 Name] ===</nowiki>

 

<nowiki>{| class="wikitable sortable"</nowiki>

| <nowiki>[[Parish Name (Diocese of [Name])]]</nowiki> - [City], [State/AdministrativeSubdivision]

| <nowiki>[https://parishwebsite.org Parish Name]</nowiki>

<nowiki>|}</nowiki>

<nowiki>== References ==</nowiki>

<nowiki>{{Reflist}}</nowiki>

 

<nowiki>* [Diocese URL Official website]</nowiki>

<nowiki>* [https://[Diocese URL]/parishes Parish Directory]</nowiki>

<nowiki>[[Category:Lists of Catholic parishes|Diocese of [Name]]]</nowiki>

<nowiki>[[Category:Diocese of [Name]]]</nowiki>