Successors of the Apostles
A pastoral and practical resource, this new Directory offers suggestions and concrete guidelines for the ministry of the bishop. New materials in the publication include sections on the spirituality and ongoing formation of bishops and on the bishop emeritus. The document is published in continuity with the recent post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation on the bishop Pastors Gregis, also available from CCCB Publications.
Made for bishops, but accessible to all
While the Directory is an instrument designed to assist the bishops, its user-friendly structure makes it an accessible resource to any person who wants to better understand the complex and challenging role of the bishops in today's rapidly changing society.
CONTENT
In addition to the nine chapters, the book contains an appendix that discusses the various aspects of a vacant see, such as the causes, the procedures to follow during a vacant see, and procedures for the election of a diocesan administrator. The new Directory also comes with a detailed subject index.
Chapter I. The Identity and Mission of the Bishop Within the Mystery of Christ and the Church
Chapter II. The Bishop's Solicitude for the Universal Church and Collaboration of Bishops with one another
Chapter III. Spirituality and Ongoing Formation of the Bishop
Chapter IV. The Ministry of the Bishop in the Particular Church
Chapter V. The Munus Docendi (the teaching role) of the Diocesan Bishop
Chapter VI. The Munus Sanctificandi (the sanctification role) of the Diocesan Bishop
Chapter VII. The Munus Regendi (the governing role) of the Diocesan Bishop
Chapter VIII. The Parish, the Vicariate Forane and the Pastoral Visit
Chapter IX. The Bishop Emeritus
312 pages, 15 x 21 cm, saddle-stitched
From the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
MPN: 184-463
ISBN: 9780889975057
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