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1 posted on 08/12/2007 2:53:55 PM PDT by NYer
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Lesson 28 of 43.

Another title in the Catholic Church is Patriarch

The Patriarch is a bishop or Cardinal in the Eastern Catholic Church who serves as chief leader of his own people within their particular Traditions. While maintaining a legal, spiritual and fraternal allegiance to and communion with the Bishop of Rome, these Patriarchs govern their faithful in Church matters according to the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches.

2 posted on 08/12/2007 2:57:32 PM PDT by NYer ("Where the bishop is present, there is the Catholic Church" - Ignatius of Antioch)
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**Pope The bishop of Rome, vicar of Christ on earth, successor of St. Peter, visible head of the whole Catholic Church.
Cardinal An honorary title given to priests or bishops because of their important positions in the Church; Cardinals elect the new Pope.
Bishop Rules over the people and priests of his diocese; can give Confirmation and Holy Orders.
Monsignor A priest gets this honorary title from the Pope because of his important position in the Church.
Pastor Rules over a parish; is subject to the bishop of the diocese.
Priest Diocesan priests work in a diocese; religious priests belong to a religious order - like the Franciscans, Dominicans, etc...
Monk Monks live in a monastery, follow a strict rule under a superior - like the Benedictines and the Trappists; some are priests, others are brothers.
Brother A man dedicated to teaching, hospital work or contemplation; takes vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, but does not receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
Sister A woman dedicated to teaching, hospital or social work, or contemplation; takes vows of poverty, chastity and obedience and belongs to a religious order or community. Cloistered sisters are usually called nuns; loosely speaking, all sisters are often called nuns. **

Outdated! Or else an error on their part!!

I do not see the title of Deacon. Which seems strange being that we just celebrated the FEAST of St. Lawrence, a DEACON killed with Pope Sixtus.


3 posted on 08/12/2007 8:57:59 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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