Roman Catholic Diocese of Lead
Roman Catholic Diocese of Lead — The Diocese of Lead (Latin: Dioecesis Leadensis) was a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church in South Dakota. It was created on August 4, 1902, by Pope Leo XIII.[1] The diocese covered the portion of South Dakota west of the Missouri River, a region sometimes known as West River. Its seat was in Lead, South Dakota, at St Patrick's Cathedral. On August 1, 1930, the name of the diocese was changed to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rapid City.[2]
In 1995, the Diocese of Lead was restored as a titular see with Bishop Joseph Perry being the first to receive the titular see.[3]
Canonical status and jurisdiction
Roman Catholic Diocese of Lead is a titular see of the Catholic Church.[4]
References
- Back to citation Meehan, Thomas (October 1, 1910). "Diocese of Lead". Catholic Encyclopedia. Transcribed by Mario Anello. Retrieved August 26, 2019 – via New Advent.
- Back to citation "Diocese of Rapid City". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
- Back to citation "Titular Episcopal See of Lead". GCatholic.org. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
- Back to citation Wikidata item Q1810445