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Military Ordinariate
A military ordinariate is an ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Catholic Church, of the Latin or an Eastern church, responsible for the pastoral care of Catholics serving in the armed forces of a nation. Until 1986, they were called "military vicariates" and had a status similar to that of apostolic vicariates, which are headed by a bishop who receives his authority by delegation from the Pope. The apostolic constitution ''Spirituali militum curae'' of 21 April 1986 raised their status, declaring that the bishop who heads one of them is an "ordinary", holding authority by virtue of his office, and not by delegation from another person in authority. It likened the military vicariates to dioceses. Each of them is headed by a bishop, who may have the personal rank of archbishop. If the bishop is a diocesan rather than a titular bishop, he is likely to delegate the daily functions to an auxiliary bishop or a lower cleric. Some nations have military ordinariates of the Anglica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the List of Christian denominations by number of members, largest Christian church, with 1.3 billion baptized Catholics Catholic Church by country, worldwide . It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions, and has played a prominent role in the history and development of Western civilization.Gerald O'Collins, O'Collins, p. v (preface). The church consists of 24 Catholic particular churches and liturgical rites#Churches, ''sui iuris'' churches, including the Latin Church and 23 Eastern Catholic Churches, which comprise almost 3,500 dioceses and Eparchy, eparchies located List of Catholic dioceses (structured view), around the world. The pope, who is the bishop of Rome, is the Papal supremacy, chief pastor of the church. The bishopric of Rome, known as the Holy See, is the central governing authority of the church. The administrative body of the Holy See, the Roman Curia, has its pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Personal Ordinariate
A personal ordinariate for former Anglicans, shortened as personal ordinariate or Anglican ordinariate,"...the liturgies approved for the Anglican ordinariates..." "Bishop Stephen Lopes of the Anglican Ordinariate of the Chair of St Peter..." is a canonical structure within the Catholic Church established in order to enable "groups of Anglicans" to join the Catholic Church while preserving elements of their liturgical and spiritual patrimony. Created in accordance with the apostolic constitution ''Anglicanorum coetibus'' of 4 November 2009Juan Ignacio Arrieta, "Personal Ordinariates" and its complementary norms, the ordinariates are juridically equivalent to a [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Ordinariate Of El Salvador
The Military Ordinariate in El Salvador ( es, Ordinariato Militar en El Salvador) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or military ordinariate of the Catholic Church with jurisdiction over Catholics serving in the Armed Forces of El Salvador. While not a diocese, the ordinary of the ordinariate is a bishop. The ordinariate is exempt directly to the Holy See and the Roman Congregation for Bishops. It is headquartered Calle Los Eucaliptos y Avda. Las Gardenias 157, Colonia Las Mercedes in San Salvador, the national capital of El Salvador, in Central America. History It was established as a Military vicariate of El Salvador on 25 March 1968, with the first military vicar appointed on 4 November 1968. It was elevated to a military ordinariate on 21 July 1986. According to an online news brief from Catholic News Service (CNS) posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, Bishop Abarca and former guerrilla commander Raul Mijango have mediated an often-doubted but so far succe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Ordinariate Of Ecuador
The Military Ordinariate of Ecuador ( es, Obispado Castrense del Ecuador) is a Latin Church military ordinariate of the Catholic Church in Ecuador. It is immediately exempt to the Holy See and its Roman Congregation for Bishops. it is headquartered Apartado 17-03-758, Av. América 1830 y Mercadillo in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. It provides pastoral care to Catholics serving in the Ecuadorian Armed Forces and their families. Statistics , the ordinariate had 118 missions with 60 priests (50 diocesan, 10 religious) and 10 lay religious (brothers). History It was established as Military vicariate of Ecuador on 30 March 1983, with the first military vicar appointment on 5 August 1983. It was elevated to Military ordinariate on 21 July 1986, the incumbent accordingly promoted. Ordinaries (all Roman Rite) http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/ecua0.htm GCatholic ;'' Military Vicar of Ecuador'' * Juan Ignacio Larrea Holguín (5 August 1983 – 21 July 1986 ''see ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Ordinariate Of Dominican Republic
The Military Bishopric of the Dominican Republic ( es, Obispado Castrense de República Dominicana) is a military ordinariate (quasi-diocese) of the Roman Catholic Church. It is exempt, i.e. immediately subject to the Holy See, not part of any ecclesiastical province. It’s Cathedral Church is the Catedral Castrense Santa Bárbara de los hombres de la mar, a colonial Eclectic Catholic cathedral located in the Ciudad Colonial of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic. Statistics As per 2014 it provides pastoral care to Roman Catholics serving in the Armed Forces of the Dominican Republic and their families in 47 (garrison?) parishes with 64 priests (62 diocesan, 2 religious) and 2 lay religious brothers. History * It was established as Military Vicariate of Dominican Republic on 23 January 1958 and elevated on 21 July 1986 to Military Ordinariate of Dominican Republic. * It remains generally vested in the national capital's primatial Archdiocese of Santo Domingo, bein ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Ordinariate Of Colombia
The Military Bishopric of Colombia ( es, Obispado Castrense de Colombia) is a Latin Church military ordinariate of the Catholic Church. Immediately exempt to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Catholics serving in the Colombian Armed Forces and their families. History It was first established as a military vicariate on 13 October 1949, with the first military vicar was appointed on 14 July 1950. It was elevated to a military ordinariate on 21 July 1986. The military ordinary's seat is located at the Military Cathedral of Jesus Christ Redeemer (''Catedral Castrense Jesucristo Redentor'') in the city of Bogotá. Office holders Military vicars * Crisanto Luque Sánchez (appointed 14 July 1950 – died 7 May 1959); elevated to Cardinal in 1953 * Luis Concha Córdoba (appointed 19 May 1959 – retired 29 July 1972); elevated to Cardinal in 1961 * Aníbal Muñoz Duque (appointed 30 July 1972 – retired 7 June 1985); elevated to Cardinal in 1973 * Mario Revollo Bravo (appo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Ordinariate Of Chile
The Military Bishopric of Chile ( es, Obispado Castrense de Chile) is a Latin Church military ordinariate of the Catholic Church. Immediately exempt to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Roman Catholics serving in the Chilean Armed Forces and their families. History It was first established as a military vicariate on 3 May 1910 with the first military vicar appointment on 27 May 1910. It was elevated to a military ordinariate 21 July 1986. The military ordinary's seat is located at the Military Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (''Catedral Castrense de Nuestra Señora del Carmen'') in the city of Santiago, Chile. Bishops Office holders ;''Military vicars'' * Rafael Edwards Salas (appointed 27 May 1910 – died 5 August 1938) * José Luis Fermandois Cabrera (appointed 8 August 1938 – died 18 August 1941) * Carlos Labbé Márquez (appointed 18 August 1941 – died 17 October 1941) * Julio Tadeo Ramírez Ortiz (appointed 17 October 1941 – died 10 June 1942) * Teo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Ordinariate Of Canada
The Military Ordinariate of Canada (french: Ordinariat militaire du Canada, la, Ordinariatus Militaris Canadensis) is a Latin Church military ordinariate of the Catholic Church. It is immediately exempt to the Holy See and its Roman Congregation for Bishops. With no cathedral, the ordinariate's headquarters are at Canadian Forces Support Unit (Ottawa), Uplands site - Building 469, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2. The current episcopal Ordinary is Scott McCaig. The Roman Catholic Military Ordinary is a member of the ecumenical Interfaith Committee on Canadian Military Chaplaincy (ICCMC). Statistics Catholic chaplains provide a wide range of religious and spiritual services to Canadian Armed Forces members and their families, such as the celebration of the Sacraments, counselling and religious formation. As per 2014, it provides pastoral care to Roman Catholics serving in the Canadian Forces and their families in 22 parishes with 37 priests (36 diocesan, 1 religious), 7 deacons and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Ordinariate Of Brazil
The Military Ordinariate of Brazil ( pt, Ordinariado Militar do Brasil) is a Latin Church military ordinariate of the Catholic Church. Immediately exempt to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Catholics serving in the Brazilian Armed Forces and their families. History It was created as a military vicariate on 6 November 1950, with the first military vicar appointment on the same day. It was elevated to a military ordinariate on 21 July 1986. The military ordinary's seat is located at the Military Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Military Queen of Peace (Catedral Militar Santa Maria dos Militares Rainha da Paz) in the city of Brasília. Bishops Ordinaries ;''Military vicars'' * Jaime de Barros Câmara (appointed 6 November 1950 – resigned 9 November 1963) * Jose Newton de Almeida Baptista (appointed 9 November 1963 – became military ordinary 21 July 1986) ;''Military ordinaries'' * Jose Newton de Almeida Baptista (appointed 21 July 1986 – retired 31 October 1990 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Ordinariate Of Bolivia
The Military Bishopric of Bolivia ( la, Ordinariatus Militaris Boliviensis, es, Obispado Castrense de Bolivia) is a Latin Church military ordinariate of the Catholic Church. Immediately exempt to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Catholics serving in the Bolivian Armed Forces and their families. History It was created as a military vicariate on 19 March 1961, with the first military vicar appointed on 26 July 1961. It was elevated to a military ordinariate on 21 July 1986. The military ordinary's seat is located at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Luján (''Catedral Nuestra Señora de Luján'') in the Irpavi district of the city of La Paz. Office holders Military vicars * Luis Aníbal Rodríguez Pardo (appointed 26 July 1961 – translated to the Archdiocese of Santa Cruz de la Sierra 30 July 1975) * René Fernández Apaza (appointed 30 July 1975 – became military ordinary 21 July 1986) Military ordinaries * René Fernández Apaza (appointed 21 July 1986 – resig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Bishopric Of Argentina
The Military Bishopric of Argentina ( es, Obispado Castrense de Argentina) is a military ordinariate (special diocese) of the Roman Catholic Church that provides religious services to Catholics serving in the Argentine Armed Forces. It is exempt, i.e. immediately subject to the Holy See and its Roman Congregation for Bishops, and usually not combined with another see (unlike some other countries). Its patron saint is Our Lady of Luján and the Episcopal seat is located at the (also Marian) Cathedral of the Star of the Sea (''Catedral Stella Maris'') in Buenos Aires, national capital of Argentina. Statistics As per 2014, it provides pastoral care to Roman Catholics serving in the Argentine Armed Forces, paramilitary National Gendarmerie and Naval Prefecture of Argentina in 4 parishes and 237 missions with 195 priests (178 diocesan, 17 religious), 1 deacon, 29 lay religious (17 brothers, 12 sisters) and 8 seminarians. History It was created as the Military vicariate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Ordinariate Of Uganda
The Military Ordinariate of Uganda is a military ordinariate of the Roman Catholic Church. Immediately subject to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Roman Catholics serving in Uganda People's Defence Force and their families. History It was created as a military vicariate on 20 January 1964, and elevated to a military ordinariate on 21 July 1986. Office holders Military vicars * Cipriano Biyehima Kihangire (appointed 20 January 1964 – resigned 5 January 1985) * James Odongo (appointed 5 January 1985 – became Military Ordinary 21 July 1986 ''see below'') Military ordinaries * James Odongo (''see above'' current incumbent, appointed 21 July 1986) References Military Ordinariate of Uganda(Catholic-Hierarchy) (GCatholic.org) {{authority control Uganda Uganda }), is a landlocked country in East Africa. The country is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south-west by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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