Electing Our Bishops
| Author | : Joseph F. O'Callaghan |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 214 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| ISBN-10 | : NWU:35556039210125 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Electing Our Bishops by : Joseph F. O'Callaghan
Download or read book Electing Our Bishops written by Joseph F. O'Callaghan and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does one become a bishop in the Catholic Church? Is He Worthy? provides an historical overview from the earliest times when bishops were elected by the clergy and people of the diocese to the present day where they are normally appointed by the pope. In light of the current clergy sexual abuse scandal, this book argues to resume an increased role for the laity in the selection of bishops.
