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Quite a few, actually, but the two best known are: A Bishop can confirm and ordain. A priest cannot administer ordination and can only administer confirmation under certain circumstances with a Bishop's permission. Also, a Bishop is considered the primary exorcist, priests can only exorcise if they have been appointed by the Bishop.
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What is the difference between a village priest and a bishop?
A village priest has no real power beyond his little bit of his church. A bishop has much more power over the priest, but not as much as a cardinal. To put it in a business way. The priest is the worker, the bishop is a manager, the cardinal is a Vice president of the company, and the Pope is the CEO.
Was Saint Patrick a priest or a bishop or a pope?
Saint Patrick was a bishop. He is recognized as the patron saint of Ireland and is credited with bringing Christianity to the country.
Does a bishop study to become a priest?
A Bishop has already been a priest, or a deacon. Or at least had The Holy Orders.
What comes after a priest?
A Bishop.
What comes after priest?
A Bishop.
The ordained man who offers the Eucharist is the?
Priest, deacon or bishop. However, only a priest or bishop can consecrate the Eucharist.
Is a celebrant a Bishop priest or Deacon?
In the Catholic church, a celebrant is one who celebrates a sacrament. In a wedding, this would be the priest because he is the one authorized to perform the marriage.
What did Medieval bishop do?
they were the head priest of a city.
Who ordains bishops priest and deacons?
Only a bishop can ordain.
Who besides a priest may proclaim the Gospel and give the homily at Mass?
Besides the priest, only an ordained catholic Deacon.Roman Catholic AnswerUsually the celebrant, the priest (or Bishop) presiding at the Eucharist, reads the Gospel, so the question should probably read: "who, besides the presiding priest (or Bishop) may proclaim the Gospel?" And the answer would be: any other concelebrant bishop or priest; or any other bishop or priest at the Mass; or a deacon. And only a bishop, priest, or deacon may ever proclaim the Gospel at Mass.
Who besides a priest may proclaim the gospel and give a homily at mass?
Besides the priest, only an ordained catholic Deacon.Roman Catholic AnswerUsually the celebrant, the priest (or Bishop) presiding at the Eucharist, reads the Gospel, so the question should probably read: "who, besides the presiding priest (or Bishop) may proclaim the Gospel?" And the answer would be: any other concelebrant bishop or priest; or any other bishop or priest at the Mass; or a deacon. And only a bishop, priest, or deacon may ever proclaim the Gospel at Mass.
Who is the superior of a diocesan priest?
The bishop of the diocese is the superior of a diocesan priest.
