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Offline gladius_veritatis

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« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2010, 10:54:49 AM »
BTW, does anyone have any references that provide information about the use of titles like "Lordship", "Excellency", etc?

Is it proper to use them when a bishop does not possess ordinary jurisdiction?  Is there a norm either way?

Thank you in advance.
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Offline Jamie

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« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2010, 11:39:56 AM »
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BTW, does anyone have any references that provide information about the use of titles like "Lordship", "Excellency", etc?

Is it proper to use them when a bishop does not possess ordinary jurisdiction?  Is there a norm either way?

Thank you in advance.


I have (in both New Zealand and England) only ever heard traditional Bishops referred to as "My Lord" when addressed directly.  This applies to both SSPX and non-SSPX traditional Bishops (Bishop Rifan to be exact and the two SSPX Bishops I have met - one of whom is his Lordship Bishop Williamson).

As they are Catholic Bishops I see no reason that the terms would not be used.  I would, however, avoid using them in relation to pretender Bishops such as the Anglican clergy.
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Offline gladius_veritatis

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« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2010, 12:09:10 PM »
I have heard and used the terms frequently myself.  My question is: Is it correct -- is it a practice with a solid foundation?

Thank you for sharing your experience, Jamie.  It is probably common enough.  I am simply wondering if it is in harmony with Catholic teaching and practice from before V2, or if it is an "abuse" that has crept into Traddieland, however innocently or understandably.
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