First, when serving in these positions, some of these people become so over tasked with caring for those to whom they are called to minister that some of the basic spiritual development suffers. Some of this is caused by poor management of the calling and some of it is inevitable. Secondly, it seems that while serving in these callings, the spiritual highs experienced are a little different than what you get outside of these callings. If your foundation isn't strong in the fundamentals see the first factor , you can become frustrated when you don't feel the same spiritual highs.
Limiting the length of service can help prevent a bishop from forgetting what a normal spiritual high feels like. So, in the discussions I've had with people and the instances I've seen where this has happened, it is frequently that after being released, the person just doesn't feel the same kind of spirituality that they've become accustomed to and that frustrates them.
Limiting terms of service is just one of many tools that the Church employs simultaneously to prevent this. I think there is some merit in both instances. I do think that the demands on a bishop's time are pretty intense and it can cause serious issues if he doesn't learn to manage his time effectively.
In these cases, the bishop gets worn down and his family more than anyone suffers. I do agree that bishops spend a lot of time worrying about others and that tends to lessen the amount of time they might spend on their own development.
That said, personal spiritual development goes hand-in-hand with the service bishops render it should, at least. It's tough to be a spiritual leader if you aren't taking care of your own spiritual nourishment.
I think the biggest reason some go inactive is that the adversary has been at work and once released and the protection, mantle and blessing are removed they struggle. Example: Wife was strong while a bishop because of the extra blessings that come from that calling but once released they start fighting and really dont even know each other.
She stops going to church etc. Think about how it felt when you got home from your mission , much the same. I knew a bishop that was very strong strong character as well in Venezuela.
He served for 10 years. I know that was the exception, but he was so good. Split his ward 4 times because the church became so full. Still is literally overflowing with people. Good memories.
I have heard of the 5 year mark as a general guideline only. I have no knowledge of the Stake Presidents though. I though it was like I don't think the terms for which Bishops and Stake Presidents serve are written down anywhere, just as it's not written down that you "take the sacrament with your right hand". There are people who have managed to serve as Bishops for a decade or longer in areas where there isn't anyone to replace them. You don't want everyone demanding they be released when they otherwise would stay happily in the calling -- publishing formal terms might encourage requests for early releases that otherwise wouldn't happen.
Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington. Province A territory comprising one archdiocese, called the metropolitan see, and one or more dioceses, called suffragan sees. The Code of Canon Law spells out certain limited obligations and authority that the metropolitan archbishop has with respect to the dioceses within his province.
The United States is divided into 33 ecclesiastical provinces. Terna A list of three candidates for a vacant office, including the office of bishop. Once all the documentation from the nuncio is complete and in order, and the prefect approves, the process moves forward. If the appointment involves a bishop who is being promoted or transferred, the matter may be handled by the prefect and the staff.
If, however, the appointment is of a priest to the episcopacy, the full congregation is ordinarily involved. A cardinal relator is chosen to summarize the documentation and make a report to the full congregation, which generally meets twice a month on Thursdays.
After hearing the cardinal relator's report, the congregation discusses the appointment and then votes. The Congregation may follow the recommendation of the nuncio, chose another of the candidates on the terna, or even ask that another terna be prepared. At a private audience with the pope, usually on a Saturday, the prefect of the Congregation for Bishops presents the recommendations of the Congregation to the Holy Father. A few days later, the pope informs the Congregation of his decision.
The Congregation then notifies the nuncio, who in turn contacts the candidate and asks if he will accept. If the answer is "yes," the Vatican is notified and a date is set for the announcement. It often takes six to eight months—and sometimes longer—from the time a diocese becomes vacant until a new bishop is appointed. General Secretariat Appointing Bishops. Appointing Bishops Contact. Introduction The ultimate decision in appointing bishops rests with the pope, and he is free to select anyone he chooses.
Key Terms Apostolic nuncio The pope's representative to both the government and to the hierarchy of a given nation; a key person in deciding what names are recommended to the Congregation for Bishops for possible episcopal appointment.
Diocesan Bishop Pastoral and legal head and representative of a diocese. Stage 1: Bishops' Recommendations Every bishop may submit to the archbishop of his province the names of priests he thinks would make good bishops. A discussion guide based off Pope Fr…. Religious Links. Bishops have three main responsibilities: To Teach.
Other obligations of a bishop Must live in the diocese for most of the year, unless on official business in Rome or when attending a Church Council. Has a serious duty to be present at his cathedral during the seasons of Lent and Advent, and on the feasts of Easter, Pentecost, Christmas and Corpus Christi.
Every 5 years a bishop must send a report to Rome. Bishops must visit Rome to meet with the Pope at least once every 5 years and visit the tombs of the Apostles Peter and Paul. Bishops must regularly visit each part of their diocese. Bishops must attend Synods meetings of Bishops when they are called. The administration of a diocese The bishop is assisted by one or more Vicar s General, who is the bishop's delegate to organise and administer the diocese.
This would refer to finances, property and archives, etc. The Vicar General represents the bishop when he is not available and has the power to govern in his absence. The main church of the diocese is called the Cathedral. In some larger archdioceses, auxiliary bishops are appointed to assist the archbishop. What symbols are associated with the bishop?
Crosier : The shepherd's staff used on ceremonial occasions.
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