Prior to the Synod of Ráth Breasail the Catholic Church in Ireland did not have a diocesan system of governance. The reforming councils of the Church brought Ireland into line with the rest of the Church and established a diocesan system. Today twenty-six dioceses remain while others have been merged and still others have become extinct or used as titular sees.
Titular dioceses
References
- 1."Inis Cathaig (Titular See) Insulae Cathensis". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- 2."Ceanannus Mór (Titular See) Cenanensis". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- 3."Diocese of Glendalough Dioecesis Glandalacensis". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- 4."Titular Episcopal See of Slebte". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- 5."Titular Episcopal See of Cluain Iraird". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 25 August 2016.