suffragan bishop

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• He's the diocesan bishop and he has three suffragan bishops to help him.
• The suffragan bishop assisted the diocesan bishop with pastoral duties.
• The Reverend was consecrated as the new suffragan bishop for the eastern region of the diocese.
• He was consecrated as a suffragan bishop in the Anglican Church.
• The role of a suffragan bishop often involves overseeing a specific geographical area within the larger diocese.
• The suffragan bishop has specific responsibilities within the larger diocese.
• As the suffragan bishop of Kensington, she has pastoral responsibility for many parishes.
• Many dioceses appoint a suffragan bishop to help manage the workload.
• In the medieval church, the appointment of a suffragan bishop was a significant event.
• The archbishop appointed a new suffragan bishop to oversee the northern region.
• The suffragan bishop delivered a moving sermon at the cathedral last Sunday.
• Her role as suffragan bishop involved extensive travel and visitation.
• The synod will vote next month on who will become the next suffragan bishop.
• The suffragan bishop works closely with the cathedral chapter.
• What are the main differences in authority between a diocesan and a suffragan bishop?
• It is common for a suffragan bishop to have a particular area of focus.
• While the diocesan bishop holds ultimate authority, the suffragan bishop provides crucial local leadership.
• The suffragan bishop presided over confirmations in several parishes.
• It was announced that he would be stepping down from his position as suffragan bishop at the end of the year.
• The diocesan bishop relies on the support of his suffragan bishop.