He was not to be bishop long however, perhaps not even long enough to visit his new bishopric.

The city was a logical choice for a new bishopric, as it was a hub for the southern road network.

The office of Archdeacon of Richmond was technically incorporated into the new bishopric.

They opposed Cardinal Borromeo's plans for the creation of a new bishopric in central Switzerland.

Tursi was chosen as the theme's capital and also as the seat of a new metropolitan bishopric to encompass the province.

In the meantime, he founded a new bishopric in Zagreb during 1094.

In the deed of foundation of the new bishopric, no boundaries were defined.

At the beginning of the 3rd century the church in Alexandria expanded rapidly, with five new suffragan bishoprics.

Pope Zachary confirmed the new bishopric in 743.

This resulted in complex changes in ecclesiastical boundaries, during which several new bishoprics were created.