Great weight is given to the nuncio’s recommendations, but it is important to remember that his “gatekeeper” role, however, does not mean that his recommendations are always followed. If the appointment involves a bishop who is being promoted or transferred, the matter may be handled by the prefect and the staff. News If the diocese is an archdiocese, he is called coadjutor archbishop instead of coadjutor bishop. The Tablet By canon law, he is also vicar general of the diocese. South Africa Catholics stage Day of Prayer over women's plight in COVID era, Pope names Maltese bishop secretary-general of Synod of Bishops, Nun leads young Kenyans to make 'little contributions' to Laudato Si'. What symbols are associated with the bishop? After hearing the cardinal relator’s report, the congregation discusses the appointment and then votes. But how does he know whom to select? Padre Dolphyne Zucchetto (Skull Cap) : Bishops wear a purple zucchetto while cardinals wear red and the Pope wears white. Currents News A bishop appointed to a Catholic diocese or archdiocese to assist the diocesan bishop. If the answer is “yes,” the Vatican is notified and a date is set for the announcement. Pectoral Cross : The large ornamental cross worn as a necklace. It symbolises being the shepherd of the people in the diocese. Makoro has served as the secretary-general of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference since 2012, when she became the first woman to hold that position in the episcopal body, which comprises the bishops of South Africa, Botswana and Eswatini, formerly Swaziland. Munzhedi is pictured in an undated photo. Coadjutor . She joined the Dominicans in 1986 and earned a licentiate in biblical theology at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Kenya. Unlike an auxiliary bishop, he has the right of succession, meaning that he automatically becomes the new bishop when the diocesan bishop … Its membership consists of approximately 35 cardinals and archbishops from around the world. Catholic Standard Mitre : The triangular headgear, also worn by the Pope. Motto : In order to motivate the faithful and to set himself a specific direction, a new bishop will select a set of meaningful words, often written in Latin on the bottom of the Coat of Arms. The bishops of southern Africa have appointed another woman to head their conference’s general secretariat, succeeding a religious sister who had served in that position for eight years. Tags Appointment of Bishops in the Catholic Church Bishops Catholic Bishops Ghana Catholic Bishops Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference, Pope Francis’ Homily at Extraordinary ‘Urbi et Orbi’ Blessing“You ask us not to be afraid. The vote tally, together with the minutes of the meeting, is then forwarded by the archbishop to the apostolic nuncio in Washington. ▪ The report is to include the names of individuals in the diocese with whom the Nuncio might consult and how to contact them. 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. The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Once all the documentation from the nuncio is complete and in order, and the prefect approves, the process moves forward. Every 5 years a bishop must send a report to Rome. CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The bishops of southern Africa have appointed another woman to head their conference’s general secretariat, succeeding a religious sister who had served in that position for eight years. A Swiss Catholic bishop has appointed a woman theologian to succeed the present episcopal vicar. The arms of the diocese may occupy the left side whilst his personal arms occupy the right. ▪ Previous bishops of the diocese are consulted. Makoro has been widely regarded as a firm and skilled administrator who was a key leader in introducing protocols governing the incidence of sexual abuse by church personnel and its prevention. The International Catholic News Weekly Manage or renew my subscription A bishop appointed to assist a diocesan bishop. Angelus News Required fields are marked *. ▪ At this point, the nuncio narrows his list and a questionnaire is sent to 20 or 30 people who know each of the candidates for their input. Three candidates are listed alphabetically – the terna – with the nuncio’s preference noted.