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Is a deacon appointed by the pope?
The pope has the authority as a bishop to ordain deacons but deacons are usually ordained by their local bishops in the dioceses in which they will serve and not by the pope.
What is the structure and organization of the Roman Catholic hierarchy?
The Roman Catholic hierarchy is structured with the Pope at the top, followed by cardinals, bishops, priests, and deacons. The Pope is the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church, while cardinals assist him in governing and electing a new Pope when needed. Bishops oversee specific regions called dioceses, and priests serve within those dioceses. Deacons assist priests in their duties. This hierarchical structure helps to maintain order and unity within the Church.
Does the church have deacons or elders or both?
Yes they have deacons.they are before becoming priest.The elders mostly we called the Bishops and the Pope.
Who were the four deacons of Pope Sixtus II?
There were 7 deacons under Pope Sixtus II: Januarius, Vincentius, Magnus, Stephanus, Felicissimus and Agapitus, Lawrence of Rome. All were martyred.
What was the Roman Catholic gathering that declared the pope infallible?
The gathering is called "Vatican I" (First Vatican Council, 1868) (see the related link)
Why is St. Lawrence of Rome a saint?
Lawrence was one of the seven deacons of Pope Sixtus II and was martyred for his faith, along with the pope and fellow deacons. Early Christians considered all martyrs to be saints.
What is the name of the Pope worldwide?
The current (2014) pope, elected in 2013 is Pope Francis.
Who is the pope of world?
As of March 2013 the pope of the worldwide Catholic Church is Pope Francis.
What are the immediate lower-level authorities of the Church after the pope called?
The chain of authority goes thusly: Jesus Christ Pope Bishops Priests Deacons Bishops that are head of an Archdiocese are known as Archbishops, Bishops that have been chosen as electors of the new Pope are Cardinals, but they all remain bishops.
What is the Catholic clergy?
Priests, Deacons, Bishops, Cardinals, Monsignor's, the Pope, are all members of the Catholic clergy.
Who is the patron of Saint Lawrence?
I do not understand your question. Are you asking what St. Lawrence is the patron of, who his patron saint was or who was his employer? If it is the latter, he was one of seven deacons who served under the leadership of Pope Saint Sixtus II. Pope Sixtus and all seven deacons met death by martyrdom.
What are the various titles and positions within the Catholic Church hierarchy?
The Catholic Church hierarchy includes titles such as Pope, Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. The Pope is the highest authority, followed by Cardinals who assist him. Bishops oversee specific regions, while Priests and Deacons serve local communities.
