What is a Roman Catholic Bishop?
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My Bishop told me.....that he was my "SPECIAL" friend.\nMaybe he can be yours too.\nWe're not supposed to tell anyone though.
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I attend church on a weekly basis and am very satisfied with our bishop.  He is an awesome guy!
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French: from Old French eveske ‘bishop’, Latin episcopus (see Bishop), with the definite article l(e), hence an occupational name for a member of a bishop’s household, or a nickname for a solemn person. This is the most frequent of several alternative spellings in French Canada.
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There are three levels of Holy Orders, Deacon, Priest, and Bishop.\n\nBishops are the Apostles of today. Each one leads a diocese. Special types of bishop are archbishop, cardinal, and pope (who leads the whole Church).\n\nPriests are co-workers of the bishops and can lead a parish, and celebrate the sacraments.  A special title for a priest is monsignor.\n\nDeacons assist the bishop and priests in the celebration of the Eucharist, in the distribution of Holy Communion, in assisting at and blessing marriages, in the proclamation of the Gospel and preaching, in presiding over funerals, and in dedicating themselves to the various ministries of charity.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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Go to college,  go to seminary, become a priest,  work very hard for years and years.  Get appointed a Bishop by Rome.  You are then concecrated by three other Bishops.\n\nwww.unitycatholic.org
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.Roman catholic.\nIt means: God's will be done.
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:}\nOscar Romero: Martyred Bishop of the Poor. \n\nhttp://salt.claretianpubs.org/romero/romero.html
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I can speak of Catholic Christianity only.\n\nIn our Holy Scriptures, there are three "ranks" of "clergy" mentioned:\n\nDeacons (Diakonos)\nPriests (or, Presbyters/elders) (Presbyteros)\nBishops (Episkopoi)\n\nIn the Catholic and Orthodox Christian Churches...the Deacons are trained(traditionally in seminary) and then ordained by the Bishop for works of service.  The Bishops decide if the training and formation is proper and sufficient.\n\nPriests are Deacons who are ordained if they feel that they have the vocation...and the Bishops (along with a Board of Examining Chaplains) decide that, too.  Priests are set aside for Sacramental works and preaching the Gospel.\n\nThe Bishops are appointed in Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches.  They are *elected* from among the Priests in a Diocese in the Anglican Churches.\n\nIn the Roman Catholic Church...Archbishops and Cardinals are appointed by the Vatican (Pope)
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It is an act of loyalty and fealty.  When the Queen of England receives ambassadors and statesmen they kiss her hand.  At the Coronation peers of the realm approach the sovereign and kiss his or her hand as a token of their submission to his/her rule.  The bishop's ring is a symbol of the bishop's fidelity to and nuptial bond with the church, his spouse. It signifies the bishop's symbolic marriage to the church or Christ. The bishop's ring is usually made of gold with an amethyst. An archbishop's ring is made of gold with a garnet. The bishop's ring was first mentioned as an official part of the bishop's insignia in the early seventh century.  I think that bishops have some say in the design (I have entertained a bishop and an archbishop for dinner in my time and taken a good look at their choice of ring).  You may find this link useful for examining designs.http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:YXmIdn9tbBYJ:www.eccconline.com/Rings.html+archbishop%27s+ring&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=3
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catholics are christians
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Actually, the Catholic Church was the ONLY Christian church for many many years. Now, as different groups have disagreed with the teachings of the Catholic leaders, some have broken away and founded new religions.\n\nA CHRISTIAN is someone who believes that God became a human being (Jesus of Nazareth), and saves us from the consequences of our sins by dying on a cross.\n\nCATHOLICS believe exactly that. We also believe that the apostles were given the responsibility and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to lead Christians in faith - and that the bishops carry on that responsibility (and receive that guidance) still today.\n\nIn other words, Catholics ARE Christians. But there are other kinds of Christians as well (Orthodox, Schismatics, Christian/cults, and Protestants).
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The position of Pope of the holy Roman empire.
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A Catholic deacon can.\n\nI cannot speak for other denominations.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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Catholic priests are married, in a sense. When a man receives the Sacrament of Holy Orders, he becomes a priest; thus devoting his life "married" to the church. Bear in mind that men seek vocations in the priesthood fully aware of the fact they cannot marry or have sex. It's not like these things were kept secret until after they are ordained.\n\nAnother thing, marriage and celibacy don't really go together. Wouldn't you say? Although celibacy is not Church Dogma, it is considered a "discipline", well founded in the Scriptures:\n\nMatt. 19:11-12 - Jesus says celibacy is a gift from God and whoever can bear it should bear it. Jesus praises and recommends celibacy for full-time ministers in the Church. Because celibacy is a gift from God, those who criticize the Church's practice of celibacy are criticizing God and this wonderful gift He bestows on His chosen ones.\n\nMatt. 19:29 - Jesus says that whoever gives up children for the sake of His name will receive a hundred times more and will inherit eternal life. Jesus praises celibacy when it is done for the sake of His kingdom. \n\nMatt. 22:30 - Jesus explains that in heaven there are no marriages. To bring about Jesus' kingdom on earth, priests live the heavenly consecration to God by not taking a wife in marriage. This way, priests are able to focus exclusively on the spiritual family, and not have any additional pressures of the biological family (which is for the vocation of marriage). This also makes it easier for priests to be transferred to different parishes where they are most needed without having to worry about the impact of their transfer on wife and children. \n\n1 Cor 7:1 – Paul teaches that it is well for a man not to touch a woman. This is the choice that the Catholic priests of the Roman rite freely make. \n\n1 Cor. 7:7 - Paul also acknowledges that celibacy is a gift from God and wishes that all were celibate like he is. \n\n1 Cor. 7:27 – Paul teaches men that they should not seek marriage. In Paul’s opinion, marriage introduces worldly temptations that can interfere with one’s relationship with God, specifically regarding those who will become full-time ministers in the Church. \n\n1 Cor. 7:32-33, 38 - Paul recommends celibacy for full-time ministers in the Church so that they are able to focus entirely upon God and building up His kingdom. He “who refrains from marriage will do better.” \n\n1 Tim. 3:2 - Paul instructs that bishops must be married only once. Many Protestants use this verse to prove that the Church's celibacy law is in error. But they are mistaken because this verse refers to bishops that were widowers. Paul is instructing that these widowers could not remarry. The verse also refers to those bishops who were currently married. They also could not remarry (in the Catholic Church's Eastern rite, priests are allowed to marry; celibacy is only a disciplinary rule for the clergy of the Roman rite). Therefore, this text has nothing to do with imposing a marriage requirement on becoming a bishop. \n\n1 Tim. 4:3 - in this verse, Paul refers to deceitful doctrines that forbid marriage. Many non-Catholics also use this verse to impugn the Church's practice of celibacy. This is entirely misguided because the Catholic Church (unlike many Protestant churches) exalts marriage to a sacrament. In fact, marriage is elevated to a sacrament, but consecrated virginity is not. The Church declares marriage sacred, covenantal and lifegiving. Paul is referring to doctrines that forbid marriage and other goods when done outside the teaching of Christ and for a lessor good. Celibacy is an act of giving up one good (marriage and children) for a greater good (complete spiritual union with God). \n\n1 Tim. 5:9-12 - Paul recommends that older widows take a pledge of celibacy. This was the beginning of women religious orders. \n\n2 Tim. 2:3-4 - Paul instructs his bishop Timothy that no soldier on service gets en
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He is just clergy.\nOften those who swear purity are hiding something. Whether it is sexual activity or curing themselves via Internet porn
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Depends on the church.\n\nIn most cases there is a Board of Deacon's or a Vestry Committee that is made up of church members. They work with a budget based on past collections or members pledges. From that they pay the pastor a salary.\n\nThis may not apply to Catholic churches.
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There are many positions within the Church. Deacon, priest, monsignor, bishop, archbishop, patriarch, cardinal and pope. This does not include religious orders which include brothers, sisters, abbots, etc..\n\nBlack is the standard dress for all except for liturgical events when Bishops and Cardinals have special attire.\n\nA black cassock is most recognized attire. You can tell the difference between a priest, bishop and cardinal by the color of the cincture (sash). Priests use black, bishops use Roman purple (fuscia), and cardinals wear red.\n\nThis is simplified, and hope this helps.\n\nMichael