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In general
A diocesan bishop — in general (i.e., in various religious denominations) — is a bishop in charge of a diocese. These are to be distinguished from suffragan bishops, assistant bishops, coadjutor bishops, auxiliary bishops, metropolitans, and primates.
Roman Catholic Church
- See also: Catholic Church hierarchy#Diocesan bishops and Bishop (Catholic Church)#Diocesan Bishops or Eparchs
Diocesan bishop
A "diocesan bishop" [1] — in the Catholic Church — is entrusted with the care of a local Church (diocese).[2] He is responsible for teaching, governing, and sanctifying the faithful of his diocese, sharing these duties with the priests and deacons who serve under him.[3]
Coadjutor bishop
The Holy See can appoint a coadjutor bishop[4] for a diocese. He has special faculties and the right of succession.
Auxiliary bishop
The diocesan bishop may request that the Holy See appoint one or more auxiliary bishops, to assist him in his duties.[5]
Bishop emeritus
When a diocesan bishop or auxiliary bishop retires, he is given the honorary title of "emeritus", i.e., archbishop emeritus, bishop emeritus, or auxiliary bishop emeritus. An example in usage would be: "Bishop John Jones, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Anytown." For a cardinal, it would be: "Cardinal James Smith, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Anycity."
Footnotes
- ^ "Canon 376". 1983 Code of Canon Law. Libreria Editrice Vaticana. http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P1D.HTM. Retrieved 27 July 2009.
- ^ "Canon 369". 1983 Code of Canon Law. Libreria Editrice Vaticana. http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P1D.HTM. Retrieved 27 July 2009.
- ^ "Canon 381". 1983 Code of Canon Law. Libreria Editrice Vaticana. http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P1D.HTM. Retrieved 27 July 2009.
- ^ "Canon 403 §3". 1983 Code of Canon Law. Libreria Editrice Vaticana. http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P1D.HTM. Retrieved 27 July 2009.
- ^ "Canon 403 §1". 1983 Code of Canon Law. Libreria Editrice Vaticana. http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P1D.HTM. Retrieved 27 July 2009.
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