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Prelature Nullius

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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A territory belonging to no diocese, but having its own superior, called a pretate, and its own clergy, and people. If such a territory consists of at least three parishes, the prelate set over it enjoys a jurisdiction and has obligations quite similar to those of residential bishops.

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Entry for 'Prelature Nullius'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​p/prelature-nullius.html. 1910.
 
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