This may sound silly, but I don’t understand when and why we use these different titles within the Catholic church.
I wasn’t raised in Catholicism but my husband was so our kids attend a Catholic school.
The Priest is referred to as “Father Blahblah” then he sends memos out as “Rev. Blahblah” and then I’ve also heard Bishop used in services before? I’m just very confused.
Thanks yall 🙂
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Bishop is a title of leadership and is typically in charge of the Diocese, while a priest is simply an ordained person. Normally you refer to any priest as his honorific title of FATHER or Reverend (usually reserved for someone in high standard like the Pastor of a church). You also have Monsignor which is a title given to a priest of exemplary status (they’ve done great work for their church and community).
Titles in order of seniority
POPE
CARDINAL
BISHOP
PRIEST
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