Ecclesiastical province

For a list of provinces, see List of Dioceses.

An ecclesiastical province is a group of dioceses, generally in close geographic proximity, that join together to create a separate polity. The main function of provinces is their collective responsibility to their dioceses. Provinces are in some cases executory - e.g., when the Archbishop or the Council of Bishops gives down legislation, provinces are responsible for applying.

Provinces meet in meetings, which must take no less frequently than annually, to discuss matters of polity and solidarity.