Roman Catholic Diocese of Lead facts for kids
The Diocese of Lead was a special area of the Catholic Church in South Dakota. It was like a church district. This diocese was started on August 4, 1902, by Pope Leo XIII. It covered the part of South Dakota that is west of the Missouri River. People sometimes call this area "West River." The main church for the Diocese of Lead was St. Patrick's Cathedral, located in Lead, South Dakota. Later, on August 1, 1930, the name of this church district was changed to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rapid City.
What is a Titular See?
In 1995, the Diocese of Lead was given a new role. It became what is called a "titular see." This means it's a title given to a bishop, even if there isn't a working diocese there anymore. Bishop Joseph Perry was the first person to receive this special title connected to Lead.
