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To: sionnsar; AlbionGirl

Suffragan bishops don't have right of succession after the "diocesan" bishop (the one with jurisdiction powers) retires. The diocese elects a co-adjutor, usually before the diocesan retires. Also distinguish suffragans from assistant bishops who are usually retired diocesan or suffragan bishops who help out with running a large diocese.


12 posted on 05/21/2005 8:14:42 AM PDT by Carolina
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To: Carolina; sionnsar

Thanks to both of you.


14 posted on 05/21/2005 8:23:28 AM PDT by AlbionGirl ('Conscience is a mother-in-law whose visit never ends.' - H L Mencken)
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