Ancient Diocese of Lead

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lead in South Dakota (Dioecesis Leadensis in Latin) was created on August 4, 1902 by Pope Leo XIII.[1] The diocese covered the portion of South Dakota west of the Missouri River, a region sometimes known as West River. On August 1, 1930, the name of the diocese was changed to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rapid City.[2]

In 1995, the Diocese of Lead was restored as a titular see with Bishop Joseph Perry being the first one to receive the titular see.[3]

References
  1. Meehan, Thomas (October 1, 1910). "Diocese of Lead". Catholic Encyclopedia. Transcribed by Mario Anello. Retrieved August 26, 2019 – via New Advent.
  2. "Diocese of Rapid City". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  3. "Titular Episcopal See of Lead". GCatholic.org. Retrieved August 26, 2019.



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