Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dicastery

Noun

/dɪˈkæstəri/

Definition

A department or ministry in the Roman Catholic Church that deals with specific areas of church administration and governance.

Examples

The dicastery for promoting integral human development focuses on charitable actions.
Each dicastery has specific responsibilities, such as overseeing education, health, and social services.

Meaning

The term ‘dicastery’ refers to an administrative body within the Vatican that assists the Pope and the Roman Curia in managing various affairs of the Church.