personal ordinariates

A form of personal ordinariate — A canonical structure equivalent to a diocese, administered by an ordinary and providing for the pastoral needs of former Anglicans who have joined the Catholic Church.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of personal ordinariate
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