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It says that the apostles ordained the first-fruits of their conversions, not as bishops _and presbyters_ and deacons, but as "_bishops and deacons_ over such as should afterwards believe;" [503: 2] and it is apparent that, when it was written, the terms bishop and presbyter were still used interchangeably.

The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution 1854

The nuns standing up against the bishops is rather more common than people (who prefer stereotype?) might know.

Think Progress » Bishops Dismiss Other Catholic Groups: We’re The Only Ones Able To Understand Health Care Policy 2010

Extraordinary news came on the afternoon of January 24, with the removal of the excommunications of four bishops from the Society of St. Pius X.

Insight Scoop | The Ignatius Press Blog: 2009

While bishops from the Midwest to Massachusetts close down or consolidate historic parishes, those in the South are scrambling to serve increasing numbers of worshipers.

Most religious groups in USA have lost ground, survey finds 2009

The Holy Father's description of the role of the bishops is interesting when we think of the Church in our country.

Benedict XVI on the Pastoral Letters 2009

Well, it turns out that one of the four schismatic bishops is also a Holocaust denier, and this provides a familiar trope to secular papers, who confuse lifting a formal excommunication with issuing a pardon.

February 5th, 2009 m_francis 2009

The U.S. Conference of Catholic bishops is a dangerous group of old white men and young conservative brainwashed men, who attack women on every front, including nuns.

Bishops slam 'unacceptable' health care bill 2009

Plus, one of the two suffragan bishops is a woman! datingjesus

What if we all were Trekkies? « Dating Jesus 2009

Another suggestion from our technically astute bishops is to:

An iPodless Lent « Anglican Samizdat 2010

While bishops from the Midwest to Massachusetts close down or consolidate historic parishes, those in the South are scrambling to serve increasing numbers of worshipers.

Survey shows major faith shifts; Growing group of Americans claim no religion at all 2009