The Roman Catholic Church has a hierarchical structure of clergy that includes several ranks. At the top is the Pope, followed by Cardinals, who advise the Pope and oversee archdioceses. Below them are Bishops, who govern dioceses, and Priests, who serve local parishes. Deacons are also part of the clergy, assisting priests and performing certain sacraments.
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The clergy of the Catholic Church consists of the Bishops, the priests, and the deacons: all ordained clergy.
The clergy attended to preaching, teaching, and caring for the sick. The clergy upheld the doctrines of the Catholic Church and gave stability to the society.
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Any clergy who has been convicted of pedophila is automatically laicized (removed from the clergy and barred from presenting himself as Catholic clergy). Excommuncication is something entirely different, a convicted pedophile who was a member of the clergy may or may not be excommunicated depending on other factors.
The Laity.
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The Roman Catholic Church consists of: * 1. Us (the Laity) * 2. People that are ministers in the Church (the Clergy)
The First Estate of the French social order was comprised of priests of the Roman Catholic Church.
Those who are not members of the clergy. These are members of the church with different duties.
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