Adjustments had to be made in the diocesan structure to accommodate those parishes unwilling to accept the ministry of women priests.

Scotland had little clear diocesan structure before the Norman period.

It was apparent in the appointments he made to positions within the diocesan structure.

But the document warned against separating these cells from the parish and diocesan structures or turning them into political instruments.

Thus, the formation of a North American diocesan structure was hampered and hindered.

Before the 11th century the church in Ireland was monastic, with bishops residing at monasteries and without a permanent diocesan structure.

He also oversaw a major reorganization of the Presbyteral Council and other diocesan structures.

He tried to renew diocesan structures and he placed great emphasis on making himself accessible to his people.

Being on the edge of a growing conurbation like Poole has led to a number of changes over the church's position in the diocesan structures.

As the canons became independent of the diocesan structures, they came to form their own monastic communities.