Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, November 29th, 2023
the Week of Christ the King / Proper 29 / Ordinary 34
the Week of Christ the King / Proper 29 / Ordinary 34
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Pastoral Letters
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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Ecclesiastical, episcopal documents written by the bishop either to all the members of his diocese or to the clergy only. The purpose is to maintain the proper discipline and administration in the diocese. Pastoral letters are classified accordingly as they are issued by the bishop or from a synod. To have legal force pastoral letters must be published according to the ordinary custom and manner.
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Entry for 'Pastoral Letters'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/p/pastoral-letters.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Pastoral Letters'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/p/pastoral-letters.html. 1910.
