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  1 DeiVerbum,  2, 7        :          Church, the Apostles left bishops as their successors, "handing
  2 DeiVerbum,  2, 10       :         becomes on the part of the bishops and faithful a single common
  3 DeiVerbum,  6, 25       :              It devolves on sacred bishops "who have the apostolic
  4 LumenGentium,  1, 8     :      successor of Peter and by the Bishops in communion with him,13*
  5 LumenGentium,  2, 12    :            of faith when "from the Bishops down to the last of the
  6 LumenGentium,  2, 14    :            Supreme Pontiff and the bishops. The bonds which bind men
  7 LumenGentium,  3, 18    :       their successors, namely the bishops, should be shepherds in
  8 LumenGentium,  3, 18    :            the doctrine concerning bishops, the successors of the apostles,
  9 LumenGentium,  3, 20    :           those who were appointed bishops by the apostles, and through
 10 LumenGentium,  3, 20    :    manifested 9* and preserved.10*~Bishops, therefore, with their helpers,
 11 LumenGentium,  3, 20    :interruption by the sacred order of bishops. 14* Therefore, the Sacred
 12 LumenGentium,  3, 20    :        Sacred Council teaches that bishops by divine institution have
 13 LumenGentium,  3, 21    :                         21. In the bishops, therefore, for whom priests
 14 LumenGentium,  3, 21    :    character so impressed,21* that bishops in an eminent and visible
 15 LumenGentium,  3, 21    :       Therefore it pertains to the bishops to admit newly elected members
 16 LumenGentium,  3, 22    :        successor of Peter, and the bishops, the successors of the apostles,
 17 LumenGentium,  3, 22    :           ancient practice whereby bishops duly established in all
 18 LumenGentium,  3, 22    :        times, of summoning several bishops to take part in the elevation
 19 LumenGentium,  3, 22    :         But the college or body of bishops has no authority unless
 20 LumenGentium,  3, 22    :           this power. The order of bishops, which succeeds to the college
 21 LumenGentium,  3, 22    :        flock of Christ. In it, the bishops, faithfully recognizing
 22 LumenGentium,  3, 22    :      together with the pope by the bishops living in all parts of the
 23 LumenGentium,  3, 22    :            action of the scattered bishops, so that it is thereby made
 24 LumenGentium,  3, 23    :        relations of the individual bishops with particular churches
 25 LumenGentium,  3, 23    :    foundation of unity of both the bishops and of the faithful.30*
 26 LumenGentium,  3, 23    :        faithful.30* The individual bishops, however, are the visible
 27 LumenGentium,  3, 23    :         this reason the individual bishops represent each his own church,
 28 LumenGentium,  3, 23    :          and unity.~The individual bishops, who are placed in charge
 29 LumenGentium,  3, 23    :          For it is the duty of all bishops to promote and to safeguard
 30 LumenGentium,  3, 23    :        follows that the individual bishops, insofar as their own discharge
 31 LumenGentium,  3, 23    :         faithful. And finally, the bishops, in a universal fellowship
 32 LumenGentium,  3, 24    :                                24. Bishops, as successors of the apostles,
 33 LumenGentium,  3, 24    :           The canonical mission of bishops can come about by legitimate
 34 LumenGentium,  3, 24    :          apostolic communion, such bishops cannot assume any office.38*~
 35 LumenGentium,  3, 25    :            the principal duties of bishops the preaching of the Gospel
 36 LumenGentium,  3, 25    :           an eminent place.39* For bishops are preachers of the faith,
 37 LumenGentium,  3, 25    :           threaten their flock.165 Bishops, teaching in communion with
 38 LumenGentium,  3, 25    :           of faith and morals, the bishops speak in the name of Christ
 39 LumenGentium,  3, 25    :            Although the individual bishops do not enjoy the prerogative
 40 LumenGentium,  3, 25    :         the head of the college of bishops, enjoys in virtue of his
 41 LumenGentium,  3, 25    :        resides also in the body of Bishops, when that body exercises
 42 LumenGentium,  3, 25    :       Roman Pontiff or the Body of Bishops together with him defines
 43 LumenGentium,  3, 25    :           legitimate succession of bishops and especially in care of
 44 LumenGentium,  3, 25    :          The Roman Pontiff and the bishops, in view of their office
 45 LumenGentium,  3, 26    :          judgment for his diocese.~Bishops thus, by praying and laboring
 46 LumenGentium,  3, 27    :                                27. Bishops, as vicars and ambassadors
 47 LumenGentium,  3, 27    :           In virtue of this power, bishops have the sacred right and
 48 LumenGentium,  3, 28    :         made their successors, the bishops, partakers of His consecration
 49 LumenGentium,  3, 28    :         antiquity have been called bishops, priests and deacons.63*
 50 LumenGentium,  3, 28    :          they are dependent on the bishops in the exercise of their
 51 LumenGentium,  3, 28    :           they are united with the bishops in sacerdotal dignity.64*
 52 LumenGentium,  3, 28    :    ministry, fit into this body of bishops and priests, and serve the
 53 LumenGentium,  3, 28    :        under the leadership of the bishops and the Supreme Pontiff,
 54 LumenGentium,  3, 29    :    competent territorial bodies of bishops, of one kind or another,
 55 LumenGentium,  5, 41    :              Priests, who resemble bishops to a certain degree in their
 56 LumenGentium,  5, 41    :         the spiritual crown of the bishops.6* They participate in the
 57 LumenGentium,  6, 45    :         reverence and obedience to bishops according to the sacred
 58 LumenGentium,  6, 45    :          to the sacred canons. The bishops are owed this respect because
 59 LumenGentium,  Appen, 70:        reference to the College of bishops. The parallel between Peter
 60 LumenGentium,  Appen, 70:            Supreme Pontiff and the bishops on the other hand, does
 61 LumenGentium,  Appen, 70:     Apostles) and the second (Pope-bishops). Thus the Commission decided
 62 LumenGentium,  Appen, 71:      regarding the jurisdiction of bishops must be interpreted in terms
 63 LumenGentium,  Appen, 72:          the Roman Pontiff and the bishops taken collectively, but
 64 LumenGentium,  Appen, 72:          Pontiff together with the bishops. Since the Supreme Pontiff
 65 LumenGentium,  Appen, 72:       within the competence of the bishops, e.g., convoking the College
 66 LumenGentium,  Appen, 73:            it is a question of the bishops acting in conjunction with
 67 LumenGentium,  Appen, 73:           their head, never of the bishops acting independently of
 68 LumenGentium,  Appen, 73:            action of the head, the bishops are not able to act as a
 69 LumenGentium,  Appen, 73:  hierarchical communion of all the bishops with the Supreme Pontiff
 70 SacrosConcil,  1, 13    :       undertaken by mandate of the bishops according to customs or
 71 SacrosConcil,  1, 20    :   appointed for this office by the bishops. This is especially important
 72 SacrosConcil,  1, 22    :    competent territorial bodies of bishops legitimately established.~
 73 SacrosConcil,  1, 25    :          employed on the task, and bishops are to be consulted, from
 74 SacrosConcil,  1, 26    :            and ordered under their bishops 33~Therefore liturgical
 75 SacrosConcil,  1, 36    :       authority is to consult with bishops of neighboring regions which
 76 SacrosConcil,  2, 55    :            may be granted when the bishops think fit, not only to clerics
 77 SacrosConcil,  2, 57    :            Masses during councils, bishops' conferences, and synods;~
 78 SacrosConcil,  3, 76    :       hands may be done by all the bishops present.~
 79 SacrosConcil,  3, 79    :  reservations shall be in favor of bishops or ordinaries.~Let provision
 80 SacrosConcil,  6, 114   :            cathedral churches; but bishops and other pastors of souls
 81 SacrosConcil,  7, 124   :       vestments and ornaments.~Let bishops carefully remove from the
 82 SacrosConcil,  7, 127   :                               127. Bishops should have a special concern
 83 SacrosConcil,  7, 128   :          the territorial bodies of bishops are empowered to adapt such
 84 GaudiumSpes,  4, 43     :            midst of human society.~Bishops, to whom is assigned the
 85 GaudiumSpes,  4, 43     :          under the guidance of the bishops and the supreme pontiff,
 86 GaudiumSpes,  9, 80     :          happen in the future, the bishops of the whole world gathered
 87 GaudiumSpes,  9, 88     :            word and example of the bishops, to alleviate as far as
 88 GravissEduc,  0         :        after consultations between bishops, that even at universities
 89 DeiVerbum,  Pref|1      :        Vatican Council's Decree on Bishops and Pastoral Duties, nos.
 90 AdGentes,  1, 5         :           Apostles by the order of bishops, assisted by the priests,
 91 AdGentes,  1, 6         :          fulfilled by the order of bishops, under the successor of
 92 AdGentes,  2, 16        :          salvation in the order of bishops, priests, and deacons, serving
 93 AdGentes,  2, 18        :             On the other hand, the bishops in their conference should
 94 AdGentes,  3, 19        :            and local customs. ~The bishops, in turn, each one together
 95 AdGentes,  3, 20        :         community. Let..individual bishops call to their dioceses the
 96 AdGentes,  5, 29        :           primarily on the body of bishops,2 the synod of bishops or
 97 AdGentes,  5, 29        :          of bishops,2 the synod of bishops or that "stable Council
 98 AdGentes,  5, 29        :            that "stable Council of bishops for the entire Church,"3
 99 AdGentes,  5, 29        :      missionary work: that is, the bishops of the whole world (the
100 AdGentes,  6, 38        :                            38. All bishops, as members of the body
101 AdGentes,  6, 38        :          as members of the body of bishops succeeding to the College
102 AdGentes,  6, 38        :            of the whole College of Bishops.2 ~In his own diocese, with
103 AdGentes,  6, 38        :      sacred synod desires that the bishops considering the very serious
104 AdGentes,  6, 38        :         missionary activity of the bishops may be exercised more effectively
105 AdGentes,  6, 38        :          their own conference, the bishops should deliberate about
106 AdGentes,  6, 39        :      collaborators of the order of bishops in that threefold sacred
107 PresbytOrdin,  Pref, 1  :        which they receive from the bishops are promoted to the service
108 PresbytOrdin,  1, 2     :         made their successors, the bishops,7 sharers in his consecration
109 PresbytOrdin,  2, 4     :           as co-workers with their bishops, have the primary duty of
110 PresbytOrdin,  2, 7     :         All priests, in union with bishops, so share in one and the
111 PresbytOrdin,  2, 7     :        communion with the order of bishops.32 At times in an excellent
112 PresbytOrdin,  2, 7     :            priests in Holy Orders, bishops regard them as necessary
113 PresbytOrdin,  2, 7     :           priesthood and ministry, bishops should regard priests as
114 PresbytOrdin,  2, 7     :             For above all upon the bishops rests the heavy responsibility
115 PresbytOrdin,  2, 7     :           the priesthood which the bishops enjoy, must respect in them
116 PresbytOrdin,  2, 7     :           therefore stand by their bishops in sincere charity and obedience.43
117 PresbytOrdin,  2, 7     :        union of priests with their bishops is all the more necessary
118 PresbytOrdin,  2, 10    :           of their own ordinaries (bishops), to volunteer for work
119 PresbytOrdin,  2, 10    :         always saving the right of bishops, priests may be trained
120 PresbytOrdin,  2, 11    :          should be called by their bishops to ordination, sparing no
121 PresbytOrdin,  3, 12    :           collaboration with their bishops, work for the building up
122 PresbytOrdin,  3, 14    :           bond of union with their bishops and brother priests. If
123 PresbytOrdin,  3, 16    :     besides those who with all the bishops, by a gift of grace, choose
124 PresbytOrdin,  3, 17    :            goods which priests and bishops receive for the exercise
125 PresbytOrdin,  3, 17    :       priests, therefore, and also bishops, should avoid everything
126 PresbytOrdin,  3, 19    :    suitable persons. Moreover, let bishops, either individually or
127 PresbytOrdin,  3, 19    :         special care.~Finally, the bishops will be solicitous that
128 PresbytOrdin,  3, 20    :           life of the priests. The bishops, however, should admonish
129 PresbytOrdin,  3, 20    :         something which indeed the bishops should see that their priests
130 PresbytOrdin,  3, 21    : established a common fund enabling bishops to satisfy obligations to
131 DeiVerbum,  Pref, 1|1   :      Dominus on Pastoral Duties of Bishops, Oct. 28, 1965; Decree on
132 DeiVerbum,  Pref, 1|1   :            has been said regarding bishops also applies to priests
133 DeiVerbum,  Pref, 1|1   :        they are cooperators of the bishops. Cf. Statuta Ecclesiae Antiqua,
134 DeiVerbum,  Pref, 1|1   :          on the Pastoral Duties of Bishops, Oct. 28, 1965, treats of
135 DeiVerbum,  Pref, 1|1   :          on the Pastoral Duties of Bishops, Oct. 28, 1956 nn 15 and
136 DeiVerbum,  Pref, 1|1   :          on the Pastoral Duties of Bishops of Oct. 28, 1965 (n.27),
137 DeiVerbum,  Pref, 1|1   :       priests as counselors of the bishops, one might refer to the
138 DeiVerbum,  Pref, 1|1   :          on the Pastoral Duties of Bishops. Oct.28, 1965, n 16.~
139 ApostActuos,  4, 20     :     promoted by the popes and many bishops, from whom they received
140 ApostActuos,  5, 25     :                                25. Bishops, pastors of parishes, and
141 DeiVerbum,  Pref, 1|1   :       Decree on Pastoral Duties of Bishops, nos. 16, 17, 18; cf. Declaration
142 OptatTotius,  2, 2      :       fraternal sharing of labor. ~Bishops on the other hand are to
143 OptatTotius,  3, 7      :         directives set down by the bishops concerned and approved by
144 OptatTotius,  4, 12     :          be the prerogative of the bishops to establish a fitting period
145 OptatTotius,  4, 12     :        regions it will also be the bishops' responsibility to make
146 OptatTotius,  5, 18     :                 18. It will be the bishops' concern that young men
147 OptatTotius,  6, 20     :            prudent judgment of the bishops, methodically and under
148 ChristDomin             :  CONCERNING THE PASTORAL OFFICE OF BISHOPS IN THE CHURCH CHRISTUS DOMINUS~
149 ChristDomin,  Pref, 2   :        over all the churches. ~The bishops themselves, however, having
150 ChristDomin,  Pref, 2   :           truth, and to feed them. Bishops, therefore, have been made
151 ChristDomin,  Pref, 3   :                                 3. Bishops, sharing in the solicitude
152 ChristDomin,  Pref, 3   :     exactly the pastoral office of bishops and, therefore, has decreed
153 ChristDomin,  1         :      CHAPTER I THE RELATIONSHIP OF BISHOPS TO THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH~
154 ChristDomin,  1         :                 I. The Role of the Bishops in the Universal Church ~
155 ChristDomin,  1, 4      :            members of the college, bishops are constituted as members
156 ChristDomin,  1, 4      :     episcopal body.1 "The order of bishops is the successor to the
157 ChristDomin,  1, 4      :      sacred synod decrees that all bishops who are members of the episcopal
158 ChristDomin,  1, 4      :           is possible although the bishops are stationed all over the
159 ChristDomin,  1, 4      :            action of the dispersed bishops such approval, or such unconstrained
160 ChristDomin,  1, 5      :                                 5. Bishops chosen from various parts
161 ChristDomin,  1, 5      :            proper name of Synod of Bishops.5 Since it shall be acting
162 ChristDomin,  1, 5      :        same time show that all the bishops in hierarchical communion
163 ChristDomin,  1, 6      :          of the episcopal college, bishops should realize that they
164 ChristDomin,  1, 6      :        together with all the other bishops is responsible for the Church.7
165 ChristDomin,  1, 6      :       losing the faith itself.~Let bishops, therefore, make every effort
166 ChristDomin,  1, 6      :          for a set period of time.~Bishops should also be mindful,
167 ChristDomin,  1, 7      :          brotherly affection those bishops who, for the sake of Christ,
168 ChristDomin,  1         :                                II. Bishops and the Apostolic See ~
169 ChristDomin,  1, 8      :                          8. (a) To bishops, as successors of the Apostles,
170 ChristDomin,  1, 9      :      pastoral office proper to the bishops, the office of legates of
171 ChristDomin,  1, 10     :          is also desired that some bishops, too-especially diocesan
172 ChristDomin,  1, 10     :            too-especially diocesan bishops-will be chosen as members
173 ChristDomin,  2         :                         CHAPTER II BISHOPS AND THEIR PARTICULAR CHURCHES
174 ChristDomin,  2         :                        I. Diocesan Bishops ~
175 ChristDomin,  2, 11     :         and operative. ~Individual bishops who have been entrusted
176 ChristDomin,  2, 11     :         hierarchical authorities.1~Bishops should dedicate themselves
177 ChristDomin,  2, 12     :            the principal duties of bishops2-they should announce the
178 ChristDomin,  2, 13     :                            13. The bishops should present Christian
179 ChristDomin,  2, 13     :          is especially the duty of bishops to seek out men and both
180 ChristDomin,  2, 14     :                                14. Bishops should take pains that catechetical
181 ChristDomin,  2, 14     :           of pedagogical methods. ~Bishops should also strive to renew
182 ChristDomin,  2, 15     :       their office of sanctifying, bishops should be mindful that they
183 ChristDomin,  2, 15     :           and sacrifices for sins. Bishops enjoy the fullness of the
184 ChristDomin,  2, 15     :          his presbytery. Therefore bishops are the principal dispensers
185 ChristDomin,  2, 15     :         lead others to perfection, bishops should be diligent in fostering
186 ChristDomin,  2, 16     :       office of father and pastor, bishops should stand in the midst
187 ChristDomin,  2, 16     :           accomplish these things, bishops, "ready for every good work" (
188 ChristDomin,  2, 16     :           the needs of our times. ~Bishops should always embrace priests
189 ChristDomin,  2, 16     :           their ability assume the bishops' anxieties and carry them
190 ChristDomin,  2, 16     :        activity.~With active mercy bishops should pursue priests who
191 ChristDomin,  2, 16     :         the condition of each one, bishops should strive to become
192 ChristDomin,  2, 16     :          Christ Jesus, to whom the bishops are witnesses before all
193 ChristDomin,  2, 19     :            the salvation of souls, bishops per se enjoy full and perfect
194 ChristDomin,  2, 19     :       their office and as behooves bishops, they collaborate actively
195 ChristDomin,  2, 20     :            the apostolic office of bishops was instituted by Christ
196 ChristDomin,  2, 20     :          nominating and appointing bishops belongs properly, peculiarly,
197 ChristDomin,  2, 21     :       Since the pastoral office of bishops is so important and weighty,
198 ChristDomin,  2, 21     :    important and weighty, diocesan bishops and others regarded in law
199 ChristDomin,  2, 22     :          diocese. To this end also bishops must be able to carry out
200 ChristDomin,  2, 24     :        account the opinions of the bishops of the provinces or regions
201 ChristDomin,  2         :    Pastoral Office of the Diocesan Bishops~
202 ChristDomin,  2         :            Coadjutor and auxiliary bishops~
203 ChristDomin,  2, 25     :             The pastoral office of Bishops should be so constituted
204 ChristDomin,  2, 25     :       achieve this goal, auxiliary bishops will frequently be appointed
205 ChristDomin,  2, 25     :            Coadjutor and auxiliary bishops should be granted those
206 ChristDomin,  2, 25     : safeguarding the dignity proper to bishops. This, of course, should
207 ChristDomin,  2, 25     :            coadjutor and auxiliary bishops, since they are called to
208 ChristDomin,  2, 25     :         the burden of the diocesan bishops, so should exercise their
209 ChristDomin,  2, 25     :            coadjutor and auxiliary bishops and hold them in esteem.~
210 ChristDomin,  2, 26     :          faculties which auxiliary bishops have by law do not cease
211 ChristDomin,  2, 34     :            of even greater help to bishops in view of the greater needs
212 ChristDomin,  2, 35     :        should always look upon the bishops, as upon successors of the
213 ChristDomin,  2, 35     :            obedient helpers of the bishops.18 Indeed, Religious should
214 ChristDomin,  2, 35     :        requests and desires of the bishops and in such a way they may
215 ChristDomin,  2, 35     :          can be called upon by the bishops to assist in various pastoral
216 ChristDomin,  2, 35     :            to their own superiors. Bishops should not neglect to impress
217 ChristDomin,  2, 35     :           from the jurisdiction of bishops, refers chiefly to the internal
218 ChristDomin,  2, 35     :           from the jurisdiction of bishops in accordance with the norm
219 ChristDomin,  2, 35     :         councils or conferences of bishops shall legitimately prescribe
220 ChristDomin,  2, 35     :        Religious are to undertake, bishops or episcopal conferences,
221 ChristDomin,  2, 35     :           mutual relations between bishops and religious, at stated
222 ChristDomin,  2, 35     :            it is deemed opportune, bishops and religious superiors
223 ChristDomin,  3         :             CHAPTER III CONCERNING BISHOPS COOPERATING FOR THE COMMON
224 ChristDomin,  3, 36     :            centuries of the Church bishops, as rulers of individual
225 ChristDomin,  3, 36     :          plenary councils in which bishops established for various
226 ChristDomin,  3, 37     :           In these days especially bishops frequently are unable to
227 ChristDomin,  3, 37     :       closeness of ties with other bishops. Episcopal conferences already
228 ChristDomin,  3, 37     :            fitting that everywhere bishops belonging to the same nation
229 ChristDomin,  3, 38     :             a council in which the bishops of a given nation or territory
230 ChristDomin,  3, 38     :      auxiliaries and other titular bishops who perform a special work
231 ChristDomin,  3, 38     :         conferences. Other titular bishops, legates of the Roman pontiff,
232 ChristDomin,  3, 38     :        vote. Auxiliaries and other bishops who have a right to attend
233 ChristDomin,  3, 38     :      example, a permanent board of bishops, episcopal commissions and
234 ChristDomin,  3, 38     :  approbation of the Apostolic See, bishops of many nations can establish
235 ChristDomin,  3, 39     :           the relationships of the bishops with each other and with
236 ChristDomin,  3, 39     :      metropolitans, and with other bishops of the same nation and even
237 ChristDomin,  3, 39     :            nation and even between bishops and civil authorities will
238 ChristDomin,  3         :                               III. Bishops Having an Inter-Diocesan
239 ChristDomin,  3, 42     :           offices can be filled by bishops. ~This sacred synod recommends
240 ChristDomin,  3, 42     :            between the prelates or bishops serving in these offices
241 ChristDomin,  3, 42     :           offices and the diocesan bishops and the episcopal conferences,
242 ChristDomin,  3, 43     :      cooperation with the diocesan bishops.1~Diocesan bishops should
243 ChristDomin,  3, 43     :        diocesan bishops.1~Diocesan bishops should release to the military
244 ChristDomin,  Direc, 44 :          souls for the use of both bishops and pastors. Thus they will
245 DeiVerbum,  Pref, 1|1   :         cardinals, archbishops and bishops of Spanish-speaking nations,
246 UnitatRedint,  1, 2     :          and their successors -the bishops with Peter's successor at
247 UnitatRedint,  1, 4     :        attentive guidance of their bishops, they promote justice and
248 UnitatRedint,  1, 4     :          commends this work to the bishops everywhere in the world
249 UnitatRedint,  2, 8     :      otherwise provided for by the Bishops' Conference according to
250 UnitatRedint,  2, 9     :           have the approval of the bishops. From such dialogue will
251 OrientEccles,  3, 7     :      belongs jurisdiction over all bishops, not excepting metropolitans
252 OrientEccles,  3, 9     :        eparchies and of nominating bishops of their rite within the
253 InterMirific,  Intro, 2 :           the Supreme Pontiffs and Bishops in a matter of such great
254 InterMirific,  2, 18    :           the determination of the Bishops, there should be celebrated
255 InterMirific,  2, 20    :            will be the task of the Bishops, however, to watch over
256 InterMirific,  2, 21    :          to a special committee of Bishops, or to a single Bishop.