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The apostles were the first priests and bishops of the Catholic Church.

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Who were priests?

We don't have a record of the first Catholic priests. The first Bishops were the Apostles.


Who were first priests?

We don't have a record of the first Catholic priests. The first Bishops were the Apostles.


Who initiated the bishops?

Bishops normally ordain priests into bishophood.


Who are the religious leaders of the chrisians?

Protestant: pastors Catholic: pope, cardinals, bishops, and priests Orthodox: bishops and priests


What is the wife of a pope's title?

There can be no such person as a "wife of the Pope". The Pope must be a Cardinal of the Catholic Church. Cardinals are, for the most part Bishops (with a few priests). All priests and bishops of the Catholic church take a vow of celibacy when they are first ordained and cannot ever marry. Even in the Eastern Rites which allow married priests, the Bishops are only chosen from the celibate priests.


When did the Catholic Church start having female priests and bishops?

The Catholic Church has never had female priests nor bishops, and will never have them.


What do people do before they become cardinals?

They were Priests, Monsignors, Bishops, and Arch-Bishops


In the clergy did bishops belong to a different class then village priests?

In Europe, bishops belonged to a different class than the village priests. The bishops were usually wealthier and had a much higher position in the church.


Who can give the sac of the sick?

Priests or Bishops


Are bishops ranked higher that village priests?

Yes


What is the sacrament that deacons priests and bishops receive?

Holy Orders


Do the priests perform confirmation or the bishops do?

No it is the bishop who has to confirm the child.