Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield is part of the official name of three diocese
s of the Roman Catholic Church
in the United States
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Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
s of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
in the United States
United States
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- Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in IllinoisRoman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in IllinoisThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the south central Illinois region of the United States...
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in MassachusettsRoman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in MassachusettsThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the New England region of the United States comprising the counties of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden in the state of Massachusetts. It is led by...
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape GirardeauRoman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape GirardeauThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau is a Roman Catholic diocese in Missouri. It was founded on August 24, 1956. The current bishop is the Most Reverend James Vann Johnston, Jr., appointed January 24, 2008, and installed March 31, 2008....
(southern Missouri)