Catholic Church

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a diocese or district under the supervision of a bishop

  • The bishopric was established in the 13th century to oversee the church's operations in the region.
  • The bishopric is like the headquarters for all the churches in the area.
  • I heard the bishopric is where all the big decisions get made.
  • In the corporate world, the CEO's office could be considered the bishopric of the company.

noun a member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order founded by St. Ignatius Loyola in 1534

  • The Jesuit priest delivered a thought-provoking sermon at the cathedral.
  • My cousin is studying to become a Jesuit priest.
  • I heard that Jesuits are really strict in their teachings.
  • The Jesuit approach to education focuses on holistic development.