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Page 301 inclined to the opinion that it would be better for the Conferences, by ballot, to nominate three times the number wanted, and the bishops to choose the presiding elders out of such nomination; but for conciliation he would agree to the opinion in favor of the nomination by the Bishops and the election by the Conference.

Beams of Light on Early Methodism in America. Chiefly Drawn from the Diary, Letters, Manuscripts, Documents, and Original Tracts of the Rev. Ezekiel Cooper. 1887

Even among the bishops themselves the more prominent saw the need for consenting to an abolition of Chapters and Bishops '

History of the English People, Volume V (of 8) Puritan England, 1603-1660 John Richard Green 1860

The Catholic bishops' conference said in a statement: We welcome the decision of Bishops

Reuters: Top News 2010

CongressmanWoolsey's threat against the Bishops is a threat against all churches - whether the theology be progressive or conservative - and undermines the Constitutional protections afforded all people of faith.

The Rev. Chuck Currie: 2009

CongressmanWoolsey's threat against the Bishops is a threat against all churches - whether the theology be progressive or conservative - and undermines the Constitutional protections afforded all people of faith.

Lynn Woolsey’s Threat Against Catholics A Threat To Religious Liberty 2009

CongressmanWoolsey's threat against the Bishops is a threat against all churches - whether the theology be progressive or conservative - and undermines the Constitutional protections afforded all people of faith.

Lynn Woolsey’s Threat Against Catholics A Threat To Religious Liberty 2009

VATICAN CITY — Bishops from the Middle East who were summoned to Rome by the pope demanded Saturday that Israel accept U.N. resolutions calling for an end to its "occupation" of Arab lands.

Catholic Bishops Demand Israel End Occupation Of Palestinian Land AP 2010

VATICAN CITY — Bishops from the Middle East who were summoned to Rome by the pope demanded Saturday that Israel accept U.N. resolutions calling for an end to its "occupation" of Arab lands.

Catholic Bishops Demand Israel End Occupation Of Palestinian Land The Huffington Post News Team 2010

VATICAN CITY — Bishops from the Middle East who were summoned to Rome by the pope demanded Saturday that Israel accept U.N. resolutions calling for an end to its "occupation" of Arab lands.

Catholic Bishops Demand Israel End Occupation Of Palestinian Land The Huffington Post News Team 2010

Conference of Catholic Bishops is another frequent target.

Catholic Blogs Aim To Purge Dissenters AP 2010