what is the ranking authority for the catholic church from top to bottom?

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i.e. pope cardinals etc.

Answer 1

Pope
Patriarch
Major Archbishop
Cardinal Archbishop
Cardinal Bishop
Cardinal
Primate
Metropolitan
Archbishop
Diocesan Bishop (also Territorial Prelate, Territorial Abbot, Vicar Apostolic, Prefect Apostolic, Permanent Apostolic Administrator, Apostolic Exarch, Military Ordinary, Personal Prelate, Apostolic Administrator of a Personal Apostolic Administration, Superior of an autonomous mission)
Other Bishop (Coadjutor, Emeritus, Assistant)
Vicar General/ Episcopal Vicar
Monsignor (honorary title)
Vicar Forane (Dean, Archpriest)
Priest
Parochial Vicar
Deacon
Lay Ecclesial Minister/Monks/Nuns/Consecrated Hermit/Consecrated Virgin/Consecrated Widow/er
Everyone else

Answer 2

Catholic Ranks

Answer 3

The hierarchy of ordained ministers in the Catholic Church mirrors how Jesus and the Apostles set up the original Christian Church.

There are three levels of Holy Orders, Deacon, Priest, and Bishop.

Bishops are the Apostles of today. Each one leads a diocese. Special types of bishop are archbishop, cardinal, and pope (who leads the whole Church).

Priests are co-workers of the bishops and can lead a parish. A special title for a priest is monsignor. Priests are called presbyters in the Bible.

Deacons assist the bishop and priests in the celebration of the Eucharist, in the distribution of Holy Communion, in assisting at and blessing marriages, in the proclamation of the Gospel and preaching, in presiding over funerals, and in dedicating themselves to the various ministries of charity.

For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt3.htm#iii

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Answer 4

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what is the ranking authority for the catholic church from top to bottom?
i.e. pope cardinals etc.

Answer 5

The answer is 1.Jesus, 2.the Pope Who is the bishop of Rome, 3.Cardinals,4. Arch Bishops,5. Bishops, 6.Monsignors, 7.Priests, 8. Deacons, 9. The body of Christ which is people with Christ as it's head

Answer 6

GOD, Pope, Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Laity. This is the hierarchy of the Church. Though none have actual "authority" as in the ability to TELL anyone what they can or cannot do. All will offer guidance though, what you choose to do with it is up to you. Although even with the absence of individual authority, there are rules of the faith, and breaking certain of those rules can lead to excommunication (not being able to partake of any of the sacraments of the Church).

Answer 7

Pope , Cardinals, Bishops,Priests,Deacons(if you would consider them athority)

Answer 8

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