make sb a bishop

Examples (10)

• The Pope made him a bishop in a ceremony at the Vatican.
• He was made a bishop after serving the church for over thirty years.
• The king exercised his authority to make his trusted advisor a bishop.
• It was a significant honor for the community when they made their local priest a bishop.
• The synod will vote next month on whether to make her the first female bishop in the region.
• Historically, political influence could often determine whom the monarch would make a bishop.
• What qualities are essential to make someone a good bishop?
• Making him a bishop at such a young age was a controversial decision.
• The church council has the power to make a new bishop when a vacancy arises.
• After much deliberation, the archbishop decided to make Father Thomas the next bishop of the diocese.