What is one of the special responsibilities of the College of Consultors?

What is one of the special responsibilities of the College of Consultors?

• A. Direct governance of the diocese until a new bishop is appointed
• B. Manage parish finances permanently
• C. Ordain priests
• D. Oversee catechetical programs

Answer: (A)

In the diocese, when there is no bishop (sede vacante), a special responsibility kicks in for the College of Consultors. Their role is to safeguard and direct ordinary governance during this interregnum by electing a diocesan administrator from among the presbytery to govern the diocese until a new bishop is appointed. This arrangement ensures continuity of governance, proper administration, and protection of church goods while the Holy See determines the succession. The other activities listed—permanently managing parish finances, ordaining priests, or overseeing catechetical programs—are not the temporary, transitional function the College provides during sede vacante.

In the diocese, when there is no bishop (sede vacante), a special responsibility kicks in for the College of Consultors. Their role is to safeguard and direct ordinary governance during this interregnum by electing a diocesan administrator from among the presbytery to govern the diocese until a new bishop is appointed. This arrangement ensures continuity of governance, proper administration, and protection of church goods while the Holy See determines the succession. The other activities listed—permanently managing parish finances, ordaining priests, or overseeing catechetical programs—are not the temporary, transitional function the College provides during sede vacante.