CultureSeptember 1, 2026

vicariate

vy-KAIR-ee-it

Definition

A territorial division of the Catholic Church that is governed by an apostolic vicar, serving as a precursor to a fully established diocese.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'vicarius,' meaning 'substitute' or 'deputy.' It entered English to describe an office held by a vicar acting on behalf of a higher authority.

In the news

The article describes how Calapan transitioned from an Apostolic Vicariate to a full Diocese, signifying a shift in its formal canonical status and administrative structure within the Church.

Calapan’s new diocese draws on decades-long legacy of priest formation

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Herald Malaysia Online

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