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Timothy Christian Senior (born March 22, 1960) is an American Catholic prelate who has served as bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg in Pennsylvania since 2023. He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania from 2009 to 2023, as well as rector and later chancellor of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Pennsylvania.
Bishops in favour of gay marriage have praised the Church of England’s decision to allow the blessing of same-sex partnerships even though clergy will remain banned from marrying same-sex couples.
When Shanahan died in 1886 after 18 years as bishop, the diocese had 51 priests, 51 churches, 75 chapels and missions, three orphanages, 29 parochial schools, and a Catholic population over 35,000. [11] The second bishop of Harrisburg was Reverend Thomas McGovern of Philadelphia, named by Pope Leo XIII in 1888.
There was a deep-seated arrogance amongst some senior clergy, including Bishop Wallace Benn. They believed that they were right in their indulgent attitude towards some perpetrators, even when they had been convicted. In Bishop Benn’s case, his failings were compounded by his litigious approach to perceived criticism. [13]
Robert Eric Hayes Jr. is a member and serves as Bishop Emeritus of the Global Methodist Church. At its May 22, 2023, weekly meeting, The Global Methodist Church's Transitional Leadership Council (TLC) received the Rev. Dr. Robert Hayes Jr. as a clergy member in the new denomination and then immediately voted to confer upon him the title bishop emeritus.
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Jul. 17—TOLEDO — Below is a summary of clergy appointments made by Bishop Daniel E. Thomas. The clergy are listed alphabetically by surname. Reverend Thomas Muthalapra Abraham, Syro-Malankara ...
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, quoting the Second Vatican Council's document Lumen gentium, states: "The pope, Bishop of Rome and Peter's successor, 'is the perpetual and visible source and foundation of the unity both of the bishops and of the whole company of the faithful.'" [32] Communion with the bishop of Rome has become such a ...