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A '''territorial parish''' (Latin: ''paroecia territorialis'') is the standard and default form of [[parish (Catholic Church)|parish]] in the [[Catholic Church]]. It is defined primarily by geographic boundaries and serves all [[Catholic]] faithful residing within a specified territory, regardless of language, nationality, rite, or other personal characteristics. | A '''territorial parish''' (Latin: ''paroecia territorialis'') is the standard and default form of [[parish (Catholic Church)|parish]] in the [[Catholic Church]]. It is defined primarily by geographic boundaries and serves all [[Catholic]] faithful residing within a specified territory, regardless of language, nationality, rite, or other personal characteristics. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Parish | * [[Parish]] | ||
* [[Personal parish]] | * [[Personal parish]] | ||
* [[National parish]] | * [[National parish]] | ||
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Territorial parishes form the foundational structure of diocesan life in the Catholic Church, ensuring that every Catholic has access to a local faith community and pastoral care based on their place of residence. They embody the principle of the Church as a visible, local, and inclusive communion of the faithful. | Territorial parishes form the foundational structure of diocesan life in the Catholic Church, ensuring that every Catholic has access to a local faith community and pastoral care based on their place of residence. They embody the principle of the Church as a visible, local, and inclusive communion of the faithful. | ||
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