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The De Roo debt.


Victoria-The Archdiocese arch·di·o·cese  
n.
The district under an archbishop's jurisdiction.



archdi·oc
 of Victoria, BC, has almost eliminated the high-interest-bearing debt of its American debtors left by retired Bishop Remi De Roo. It is being replaced by bonds paying 6 interest from diocesan di·oc·e·san  
adj.
Of or relating to a diocese.

n.
The bishop of a diocese.


diocesan
Adjective

of or relating to a diocese

Noun 1.
 parishioners who responded to the appeal of Bishop Raymond Roussin, for financial support and prayers for healing Healing
See also Medicine.

Achilles’ spear

had power to heal whatever wound it made. [Gk. Lit.: Iliad]

Agamede

Augeas’ daughter; noted for skill in using herbs for healing. [Gk. Myth.
. By the end of August 2000, $13 million had been raised by the bond drive. Newspapers such as the Globe & Mail were astounded a·stound  
tr.v. a·stound·ed, a·stound·ing, a·stounds
To astonish and bewilder. See Synonyms at surprise.



[From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen,
 that this was achieved in such a short time.
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Title Annotation:Bishop Remi De Roo
Publication:Catholic Insight
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1CBRI
Date:Nov 1, 2000
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