diocesan
UK: /daɪˈɒsɪs(ə)n/ | US: /daɪˈɑːsɪs(ə)n/
adj. relating to a diocese (a district under the pastoral care of a bishop)
n. a bishop or other clergy member associated with a diocese
The word "diocesan" derives from "diocese," which originates from the Greek "dioikēsis" (administration, district), via Latin "dioecesis." The suffix "-an" (from Latin "-anus") denotes relation or belonging. Historically, a diocese referred to an administrative division in the Roman Empire, later adopted by the Christian Church to describe a bishop's jurisdiction. The term evolved to signify both the territory and its associated clergy, with "diocesan" specifically marking affiliation.
The diocesan bishop oversees all parishes in the region.
Diocesan boundaries were redrawn to accommodate population growth.
She attended a diocesan conference on community outreach.
The diocesan archives contain centuries of church records.
His diocesan duties include ordaining new priests.