Electing Our Bishops: How the Catholic Church Should Choose Its Leaders

by Joseph O'Callaghan

Book Overview

How does one become a bishop in the Catholic Church? Electing our Bishops 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742558207
• ISBN13: 9780742558205
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 8.9"