How Do I Greet A Bishop?

[inunionwithrome]

Interesting and good to know.

[CatherineM]

I used to call the archbishop back home baggy drawers, but only when no one else could hear me.

[Slappo]

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I did not know that, slapps.
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There's a lot you don't know Winnie.



edited to add: Oh snap.

Edited March 8, 2012 by Slappo

[TheresaThoma]

In my own (limited) experience a handshake and using Bishop Lastname is perfectly acceptable.

[LaPetiteSoeur]

I usually say "Hi Bishop _______, how are you today?"


Somewhat unrelated: My most embarrassing moment with a bishop was when I was altar serving. I was holding his staff and had to get the Eucharist. I was so nervous about the host not making it into my mouth and the staff and everything that I said "Thank you" instead of "Amen." I was fifteen. That bishop knew me from that moment on.

[Winchester]

[quote name='Slappo' timestamp='1331242168' post='2397859']
There's a lot you don't know Winnie.



edited to add: Oh snap.
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This time last year, you weren't funny at all.

You're welcome.

[HopefulBride]

[quote name='Winchester' timestamp='1331225489' post='2397737']
Chest bump. Spinning his crozier is optional, but is always done clockwise (from his view).
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I lol'd..... Hard. hahahaha

[Nola Seminarian]

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Our Bishop is visiting our campus this Sunday and will be offering Mass with us.

How are we supposed to greet him? I heard about genuflecting and kissing a bishop's ring, but that feels like it steps over the line between respect and worship. Is it okay to shake his hand?

What do I call him? Is there a special title like your grace or your excellency that I should be using or should I just call him Bishop ______?

Is there anything else I should be aware of in general to do with a bishop?

Is there anything special that needs to be done in the Mass when the bishop is there?


Thanks in advance!
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Whenever I meet Abp Aymond i find it is appropriate to bow my head and when he offers his hand to me to take it and kiss his ring. sometimes (when it is not in a crowd and therefore will not cause a scene) when he offers his hand, i take it genuflect on the [i]left[/i] knee and kiss his ring. as to titles, calling him "Your Excellency" is the proper title here in the USA but in England i think it is "Your Grace" and if im not mistaken, in France it is "Your Lordship"

Edited March 8, 2012 by Nola Seminarian

[LaPetiteSoeur]

[quote name='Nola Seminarian' timestamp='1331248908' post='2397909']
Whenever I meet Abp Aymond i find it is appropriate to bow my head and when he offers his hand to me to take it and kiss his ring. sometimes (when it is not in a crowd and therefore will not cause a scene) when he offers his hand, i take it genuflect on the [i]left[/i] knee and kiss his ring. as to titles, calling him "Your Excellency" is the proper title here in the USA but in England i think it is "Your Grace" and if im not mistaken, in France it is "Your Lordship"
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Fun language fact: In France it is roughly translated into monseigneur--just like the English monsignor! In Spanish, the title for "bishop" and "monsignor" are the same!

Langauges are fun, right?

[tinytherese]

In regards to kissing the ring, you don't pucker. You simply touch the ring with your lips.

[Hubertus]

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In regards to kissing the ring, you don't pucker. You simply touch the ring with your lips.
[/quote] Hahaha. Good advice!

[eagle_eye222001]

Follow Script Below.

You: YO' WHAT-ZUUPPY BIG DAWG!

[BG45]

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Follow Script Below.

You: YO' WHAT-ZUUPPY BIG DAWG!
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Another fun way to start off the conversation:

You: So, I hear you get sued a lot because of all the property in your name that people can slip on and fall. Can I fall on this sidewalk and get my college loans paid off?

Edited March 9, 2012 by BG45

[HopefulBride]

[quote name='BG45' timestamp='1331296829' post='2398175']


Another fun way to start off the conversation:

You: So, I hear you get sued a lot because of all the property in your name that people can slip on and fall. Can I fall on this sidewalk and get my college loans paid off?
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After mine gets paid. A car hit me near a sidewalk.

[let_go_let_God]

As a reminder "Greetings Bishy" is not appropriate. As the leader of a college group I had to hold someone back on this one.

God bless-
LGLG

ETA: We had this conversation as she was skipping into the Diocesan office singing "We get to see the Bishy, We get to see the Bishy..."



Bridgy, we don't call him the Bishy or your Bishyness.

Edited March 9, 2012 by let_go_let_God