Catechism Paragraph

¶ 1594

In Brief
The Bishop Receives the Fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders, which integrates him into the episcopal college and makes him the Visible Head of the particular Church Entrusted to him. As successors of the Apostles and Members of the college, the Bishops Share in the Apostolic Responsibility and Mission of the whole Church under the Authority of the Pope, successor of St. Peter.

Linked Concepts

Bishop Bishops Church Entrusted Fullness Head Members Mission Orders Peter Receives Responsibility Sacrament Share Trust Visible Apostles Apostolic Authority

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