- Archbishop - Wikipedia
In most cases, such as the Catholic Church, there are many archbishops who either have jurisdiction over an ecclesiastical province in addition to their own archdiocese (with some exceptions), or are otherwise granted a titular archbishopric
- What is the Difference Between a Bishop and an Archbishop?
The word “archbishop” comes from the Greek words “arche,” meaning “first,” and “ episkopos,” meaning “bishop ” Essentially, an archbishop is a bishop who holds a higher rank within the church and is responsible for overseeing a much larger diocese known as an archdiocese
- The Archbishop - Archdiocese of Baltimore
On March 20, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Bishop William E Lori of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut, the 16th Archbishop of Baltimore Archbishop Lori succeeds Edwin Cardinal O’Brien, who was named Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem on August 29, 2011
- Archbishop | Christianity, Of Canterbury, Vs Cardinal, Vs Bishop . . .
archbishop, in the Christian church, a bishop who, in addition to having ordinary episcopal authority in an assigned diocese, usually has jurisdiction (but no superiority of order) over the other bishops of a province
- Frequently Asked Questions about Archbishops | USCCB
An archbishop is the head of diocese that is considered to be particularly important for some reason (an archdiocese) In sacred matters, an archbishop is the equivalent of a bishop, but "archbishop" is considered to be a more prestigious title
- The Archbishops - The Church of England
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the Church’s most senior bishop He oversees the ministry and mission in the southern two-thirds of England and fills a unique position as spiritual leader in the worldwide Anglican Church
- What’s an Archbishop? - Catholic Telegraph
An archbishop is a bishop who holds a higher rank due to his leading an archdiocese, which may be larger or older than its surrounding dioceses He has the same responsibilities as other bishops but with the additional role of helping to support nearby dioceses
- Archbishop Gregory Michael Aymond - Archdiocese of New Orleans
The 14th Archbishop of New Orleans, Archbishop Gregory M Aymond, is the first New Orleans native to serve as archbishop in the 216-year history of the archdiocese In 1971, he received his undergraduate degree from St Joseph Seminary College
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