1. relating to or belonging to a diocese
Usage: ecclesiastical

1. a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese
Usage: ecclesiastical

Examples

• The diocesan office handles administrative matters for all parishes in the region.
• She attended the diocesan conference last weekend.
• The diocesan newspaper is published monthly.
• The new diocesan announced changes to the liturgical calendar.
• Diocesan policies must be followed by all local churches.
• The diocesan visited our parish for confirmation ceremonies.