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The hierarchy of the priesthood of the Catholic church has the Pope at the top. Archbishops (sometimes Cardinals) run large archdioceses. Archdioceses are usually the most important or largest diocese in an area, with an Archbishop who has primacy of honor over the Bishops of the various Dioceses around it. Diocese are headed by Bishops. Parishes are run by local pastors and Parish priests.

Catholic AnswerThe priesthood of the Catholic Church is comprised of Bishops, who hold the fullness of Christ's priesthood, priests, who administer the all the sacraments except for Ordination, and they may administer confirmation with the express permission of their Bishop; and deacons, who assist the Bishop and the priests. All other orders are only titles of honor. The Pope, Cardinals, and Archbishops are all Bishops; Monsignors are priests; and Archdeacons are just deacons.
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