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Bishops and priests may consult their councils about practical matters. On the diocesan level, this may include "missionary, catechetical and apostolic undertakings within the diocese, concerning the promotion of doctrinal formation and the sacramental life of the faithful; concerning pastoral activities to help the priests in the various social and territorial areas of the diocese; concerning ...
In the Catholic Church, a parish ( Latin: parochia) is a stable community of the faithful within a particular church, whose pastoral care has been entrusted to a parish priest (Latin: parochus ), under the authority of the diocesan bishop. It is the lowest ecclesiastical subdivision in the Catholic episcopal polity, and the primary constituent ...
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Morton: St. Anastasia Newtown Square: St. Gabriel Norwood: St. Madeline Ridley Park: Our Lady of Fatima Secane: St. Thomas of Villanova Church: Villanova: Completed in 1887, serves as the church St. Thomas of Villanova parish and for Villanova University. It is the center of Augustinian activity in the United States ...
v. t. e. This is a glossary of terms used within the Catholic Church. Some terms used in everyday English have a different meaning in the context of the Catholic faith, including brother, confession, confirmation, exemption, faithful, father, ordinary, religious, sister, venerable, and vow.
George Kobosko. Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish located in Indialantic, Florida. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Orlando. Its name is often shortened to " Holy Name " in conversation and " HNJ " in informal writing. A book, Excellent Catholic Parishes, selected the Holy Name of Jesus (HNJ) as one of ...
Pastoral letter. A pastoral letter, often simply called a pastoral, is an open letter addressed by a bishop to the clergy or laity of a diocese or to both, containing general admonition, instruction or consolation, or directions for behaviour in particular circumstances. [1] In most episcopal church bodies, [clarification needed] clerics are ...
Robert Liston, was born 22 March 1730, the son of John Liston (1687-1764), minister of Aberdour. The Liston family had been much involved in the Covenanter struggles. His great grandfather William had been sentenced to death for his part in the Battle of Rullion Green, though he fled and escaped. [1] Robert began to attend school on 11 February ...
Parish church. A parish church (or parochial church) in Christianity is the church which acts as the religious centre of a parish. In many parts of the world, especially in rural areas, the parish church may play a significant role in community activities, often allowing its premises to be used for non-religious community events.