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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia covers the City and County of Philadelphia as well as Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The following bishops and archbishops have served as the diocesan bishop of the See of Philadelphia (with their years of birth, death, and tenure as diocesan bishop):
- †Michael Francis Egan, O.F.M. (1761-1814), Bishop (1808-1814)
- †Henry Conwell (1748-1842), Bishop (1819-1842)
- †Francis Patrick Kenrick (1796-1863), Bishop (1842-1851)
- †St. John Nepomucene Neumann, C.SS.R. (1811-1860), Bishop (1852-1860)
- †James Frederick Bryan Wood (1813-1883), Bishop (1860-1875), Archbishop (1875-1883)
- †Patrick John Ryan (1831-1911), Archbishop (1884-1911)
- †Edmond Francis Prendergast (1843-1918), Archbishop (1911-1918)
- †Dennis Joseph Cardinal Dougherty (1865-1951), Archbishop (1918-1951)
- †John Francis Cardinal O'Hara, C.S.C. (1888-1960), Archbishop (1951-1960)
- †John Joseph Cardinal Krol (1910-1996), Archbishop (1961-1988), Archbishop Emeritus (1988-1996)
- Anthony Joseph Cardinal Bevilacqua (b. 1923), Archbishop (1988-2003), Archbishop Emeritus (2003-present[update])
- Justin Francis Cardinal Rigali (b. 1935), Archbishop (2003-present[update])
†= deceased
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When was Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia created?
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia was created on 1808-04-08.
Who are the successors to the bishop?
The Pope is the lead head Bishop and he appoints successors to assist him who are ordained bishops. Successors to the bishops are usually recommended by archdiocese bishops and he submits their names to the Pope for approval.
Who is the patron saint of Philadelphia?
Patrons saints of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:Immaculate ConceptionPaul the ApostlePeter the Apostle
What is Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco's population?
The population of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia is 3,982,194.
Is a diocese headed by an archbishop?
No. In general a diocese is headed by a bishop, and an archbishop heads an archdiocese. The difference between a diocese and and archdiocese is size not importance. The plural form is still dioceses. Some diocese or archdiocese are actually headed by Cardinals. Many orders have provinces that are headed by Provincials, these provinces overlay the borders of diocese. The Catholic church considers all Cardinals, Archbishops, and Bishops as the Bishops of the Church and in the United States the leadership is called the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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.
Who was the bishop of Quebec?
The first bishop of New France was François de Laval.
What is the salary of a catholic diocese priest in Philadelphia Archdiocese?
Parish Priest 35,000 to 45,000 Pastor 45,000 to 55,000
How many schools did Saint John Neumann open in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia?
He opened about 50 new Catholic schools while he was bishop of Philadelphia.
What are the roles of bishops and priests in Roman Catholic Church?
The Bishop is the automatic head in the local church of the diocese or archdiocese. While the priest, he is the head in a particular parish under the authority of the Bishop.
What is the abbreviation for archdiocese?
abbreviate archdiocese
What is the hierarchy of ordained ministers?
.Catholic AnswerThe hierarch is: Our Blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.His Vicar on Earth, the Holy Father in Rome: the Pope.All the bishops of the Church.The priests.The deacons.The laity.Cardinals are mostly Bishops, with a few priests. They are not strictly part of the hierarchy as cardinals, but take their place as Bishops or Archbishops (Bishop of an Archdiocese). Bishops have the fullness of the priesthood of Our Blessed Lord, and are all equal in dignity. The priests and deacons are their helpers. And all of them are there to serve the laity.
