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When did the Catholic Church start having female priests and bishops?
The Catholic Church has never had female priests nor bishops, and will never have them.
Are the four bishops from the society of Pius X considered consecrated bishops in the Roman Catholic Church?
No, they are not considered to be Catholic Bishops.
How many African Americans have served as a bishop in the Catholic Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church has numerous bishops, and has had them for a very long time. The Church has never counted Its bishops by race.
What does a bishop look after?
In the Catholic Church most Bishops look after a diocese.
What has the author George Madathikandam written?
George Madathikandam has written: 'The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Catholic Church Bishops' Conference of India, Church history, History
Who were the first priests and bishops?
The apostles were the first priests and bishops of the Catholic Church.
Are there any churches that are both Roman Catholic and Episcopal?
No, the Catholic Church is the Christian Church, the original Christian Church. The Episcopal Church is a Protestant Church and not Catholic. To be Catholic a Church must accept the pope as the leader of the Church as well as other Catholic doctrines. The Episcopal Church does not.
What is the religion of bishops?
Catholic __ Depends on what faith they believe in. There are Bishops in the Anglican Church, Catholic, Orthodox, Episcopalian, Methodist etc.
What groups make up the clergy of the Church?
The clergy of the Catholic Church consists of the Bishops, the priests, and the deacons: all ordained clergy.
Who are some leaders in the Catholic Church that take the place of the Apostles?
All bishops, including archbishops, cardinals and the pope are today's "apostles." That is why the Catholic Church is called "apostolic." The apostles were the original bishops. Over time the apostles appointed new bishops who continued the process even until today.
What are the key differences between the roles and authority of a bishop versus a pope within the hierarchy of the Catholic Church?
The key differences between the roles and authority of a bishop and a pope in the Catholic Church are that bishops oversee specific regions or dioceses, while the pope is the leader of the entire Catholic Church worldwide. Bishops have authority within their dioceses, while the pope has ultimate authority over all bishops and the Church as a whole.
Who nominates a Bishop to be Cardinal?
The Pope chooses all Cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church. He also appoints all Bishops.
