There was only one standard used, the Apostolic Tradition and those books which had been read in Church. The Old Testament was the accepted Septuagint (Greek) translation of the Old Testament, and the New Testament were the books commonly used by every Christian Church in the world, most especially at Rome. They were confirmed at the Council of Rome, and the decree of Pope Damasus I in 392 A.D. His decision was confirmed by several Ecumenical Councils: Council of Hippo 393 A.D., Third Council of Carthage 397 A.D., Fourth Council of Carthage in 419 A.D., Council of Florence 1431-1445 A.D., and finally The Council of Trent 1546-1565.
The church does need bishops.
The church does need bishops.
The Bishops of the Church, especially when making decisions as a Synod or Church Council. Bishops refers to any rank within that Order, such as Bishops, Archbishops, Metropolitans and Patriarchs. They are all Bishops. The Magisterium is the teaching authority of the Church. It is the pope working in concert with all the bishops and under the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
bishops usually eat in a church with other bishops
Because they are the ones who interpret the bible. (Bishops & Popes)
The apostles were the first priests and bishops of the Catholic Church.
the people that work alongside the bishops
the apostles
The Catholic Church has never had female priests nor bishops, and will never have them.
The different church ranks within the hierarchy of the Catholic Church include the Pope, Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. The Pope is the highest-ranking official, followed by Cardinals who advise him. Bishops oversee dioceses, Priests lead individual parishes, and Deacons assist with various duties.
No, they are not considered to be Catholic Bishops.
Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School was created in 1984.