co-cathedral

Glossaries

Term	Definition
co-cathedral	A co-cathedral is a church that shares the duties of a cathedral within a diocese. A co-cathedral is a church designated as a cathedral, sharing episcopal functions with a primary cathedral in the same diocese. This status typically arises from diocesan mergers or administrative changes within the Church. Co-cathedrals maintain significant liturgical and administrative roles and are often located in cities that were previously separate diocesan seats.

Term

Definition

A co-cathedral is a church that shares the duties of a cathedral within a diocese.

A co-cathedral is a church designated as a cathedral, sharing episcopal functions with a primary cathedral in the same diocese. This status typically arises from diocesan mergers or administrative changes within the Church. Co-cathedrals maintain significant liturgical and administrative roles and are often located in cities that were previously separate diocesan seats.