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A '''diocese''' is an administrative territorial unit in the Roman Catholic Church, which is governed by a bishop. The establishment of a diocese helps in the effective administration of church affairs, ensuring that the spiritual needs of the Catholic community within that territory are met, and that the Church's mission is carried out locally. Dioceses vary greatly in size, population, cultural context, and wealth. Some might be urban and very densely populated, while others could be rural with sparse populations. | A '''diocese''' is an administrative territorial unit in the [[Roman Catholic|Roman Catholic Church]], which is governed by a [[bishop]]. The establishment of a diocese helps in the effective administration of church affairs, ensuring that the spiritual needs of the Catholic community within that territory are met, and that the Church's mission is carried out locally. Dioceses vary greatly in size, population, cultural context, and wealth. Some might be urban and very densely populated, while others could be rural with sparse populations. | ||
The primary role of a diocese is to organize the local church in a way that facilitates pastoral care, the administration of sacraments, religious education, and other church activities. It serves as the local church community's hub for both spiritual and administrative functions. | The primary role of a diocese is to organize the local church in a way that facilitates pastoral care, the administration of sacraments, religious education, and other church activities. It serves as the local church community's hub for both spiritual and administrative functions. | ||