My point was that I'm unclear as to what precisely Apostlic succession is. After all, Paul and Apollos were not appointed by the Jerusalem council and never even saw the members until many years later. I have not been provided a good definition by any Catholics here and, quite honestly, I went to newadvent and they failed to fully explain it to my satisfaction. So how can I expect anyone here to give me an answer; yet everyone throws the term around.
I suppose it is another "mystery" of the Church.
I am sure Harley recognized "You should read the Bible once in a while" as a common teasing
I take no offense at anything. I am a rock. (No-you can't build a church on me.)
Did my post quoting Catholic.com not satisfy?
Briefly, apostolic succession is a chain of consecration in the sacrament of Holy Orders, of bishops, starting at the Twelve.