San Diego became the largest diocese to postpone its legal problems in this way.
There were initially very few priest for the large diocese.
The corporation sole form can also serve the needs of a very small church or religious society, just as well as a large diocese.
Since then, bishops in dioceses both large and small have been asked whether they were prepared to excommunicate Catholic politicians.
Throughout this time, Creighton conducted the endless business that came with his large diocese.
Normally, only large dioceses have vicar bishops, sometimes more than one.
Sadly, a few church leaders, including some in large dioceses, chose to resist and obstruct the board.
San Diego became the largest diocese to file for bankruptcy.
It is one of the largest dioceses in England.