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== Bishop == | == Bishop == | ||
The bishop of a diocese has the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders, meaning he can ordain priests and deacons, confirm the faithful, and consecrate other bishops. He is responsible for teaching, governing, and sanctifying the faithful of his diocese, in communion with the [[Pope]] and the worldwide [[College of Bishops]]. | The bishop of a diocese has the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders, meaning he can ordain priests and deacons, confirm the faithful, and consecrate other bishops. He is responsible for teaching, governing, and sanctifying the faithful of his diocese, in communion with the [[Pope]] and the worldwide [[College of Bishops]]. | ||
== Lists == | |||
* [[:Category:Dioceses in the United States]] | |||
== Related == | == Related == | ||
* Eparchies - Eastern Catholic Churches have similar structures exist called eparchies instead of dioceses, with an eparch at the head, but the principle of local governance by a bishop remains the same. | * Eparchies - Eastern Catholic Churches have similar structures exist called eparchies instead of dioceses, with an eparch at the head, but the principle of local governance by a bishop remains the same. | ||