👉 In the context of ecclesiastical authority, a "vicariate" refers to a spiritual or clerical position in the Church. It is often associated with the Holy See and involves the appointment of bishops, priests, deacons, and other religious leaders within the Church hierarchy. The vicarates are part of the broader concept of provincialism, which is an ecclesiastical system where different provinces (or dioceses) have their own bishop. Each province has its own set
