Roman Catholic Diocese of Concordia, Kansas facts for kids
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Concordia in America is a special kind of Catholic area. It is known as a "titular see" today. This means it's an honorary title, not an active area with a bishop leading it day-to-day.
This special title was first created on August 2, 1887, by Pope Leo XIII. A Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church worldwide.
The Latin word for this area is Concordiensis. This helps tell it apart from another Catholic area called the Roman Catholic Diocese of Concordia in Argentina. That one has a different Latin name, Foroconcordianus.
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What is a Diocese?
A diocese is like a special region or area within the Catholic Church. It is usually led by a bishop. The bishop helps guide the people and churches in that area.
A "titular see" is different. It's like a historical title given to an area that might not have an active bishop or many Catholic communities anymore. It helps remember the history of that place in the Church.
How the Diocese Started
The Diocese of Concordia was first set up in Kansas, United States. It was an active diocese for many years. The main church for the diocese was Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Concordia. This church served as the cathedral, which is the main church of a diocese.
Name Changes Over Time
Over time, things changed for the Diocese of Concordia. On December 23, 1947, the diocese was renamed. It became known as the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salina. This new diocese continued to serve the Catholic communities in that part of Kansas.
Later, in 1995, the original name, Diocese of Concordia, was brought back. But this time, it was restored as a "titular see." This means it became an honorary title, as explained before. It is no longer an active diocese with its own bishop leading it.
Important Leaders
Even as a titular see, there can be bishops who hold this honorary title. One person who has held the title of titular bishop of Concordia is Antonio Sozzo.
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Concordia was the diocesan cathedral.
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