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Living U.S. Bishops, Eparchs, or Apostolic Administrators

The highest order of ordained ministry in Catholic teaching is that of bishop (USCCB)
In Eastern Catholic churches, an eparchy is equivalent to a diocese in the Latin Church, and eparch is equivalent to bishop (USCCB)
The title given automatically to bishops who govern archdioceses is archbishop. The title "archbishop" is also given to certain other high-ranking church officials (USCCB)

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Living U.S. Auxiliary Bishops, Coadjutor Bishops

Auxiliary bishop: A bishop appointed to assist a diocesan bishop. Whether in a diocese or archdiocese, his title is bishop (USCCB)
Coadjutor bishop: A bishop appointed to a Catholic diocese or archdiocese to assist the diocesan bishop. Unlike an auxiliary bishop, he has the right of succession, meaning that he automatically becomes the new bishop when the diocesan bishop retires or dies (USCCB)

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Living U.S. Bishops Emeriti and Auxiliary Bishops Emeriti

Bishop Emeritus: When a diocesan bishop or auxiliary bishop retires, he is given the honorary title of "emeritus" of the last see he served (Wikipedia)

While deceased Bishops are not included in this pledge campaign, here is a list bishops who have died since the founding of this website:

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