In dictionaries:
Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith
a department of the Roman Curia in charge of the religious discipline of the Catholic Church.
Dicastery for the Clergy
The Dicastery for the Clergy, formerly named Congregation for the Clergy (formerly the Sacred Congregation for the Clergy and Sacred Congregation of the Council), is the dicastery of the Roman Curia responsible for overseeing matters regarding priests and deacons not belonging to religious orders.
Dicastery for Evangelization
a department (dicastery) of the Roman Curia.
Dicastery for Bishops
The Dicastery for Bishops, formerly named Congregation for Bishops, is the department of the Roman Curia of the Catholic Church that oversees the selection of most new bishops.
Dicastery for Culture and Education
an administrative unit of the Roman Curia.
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