Catechism Paragraph

¶ 1595

In Brief
Priests are United with the Bishops in sacerdotal Dignity and at the same time depend on them in the Exercise of their pastoral functions; they are called to be the Bishops' prudent co-workers. They form around their bishop the presbyterium which Bears Responsibility with him for the particular Church. They receive from the bishop the charge of a parish Community or a determinate Ecclesial Office.

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