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Major Nikon

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5. Each diocese is its own little fiefdom

Reply to edhopper (Reply #1)

Wed Nov 27, 2019, 01:17 PM

Nov 2019

They run their own finances and most of their compensation comes in the form of housing, transportation, household goods, and living expenses. Anything they make on top of that can go straight to the bank.

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West Virginia bishop calls for predecessor, accused of sex and financial misconduct, to pay $792,000 [View all] guillaumeb Nov 2019 OP

How does a Bishop have edhopper Nov 2019 #1

I wondered about that as well. guillaumeb Nov 2019 #2

I thought the RC clergy have to give up their edhopper Nov 2019 #3

If a relative gave him money, he could not keep it. guillaumeb Nov 2019 #4

Each diocese is its own little fiefdom Major Nikon Nov 2019 #5

Why isn't the asshole in jail? WVlaserguy Nov 2019 #6

Yes, he is. guillaumeb Nov 2019 #7

What exactly do you mean by this? trotsky Dec 2019 #8