Basilicas in The United
What is the name of the Basilica that we are heading to?
San Juan Basilica.
How many Catholic Churches in the Diocese of Corpus Christi?
84 parishes and 47 mission in 1994
How many religions are there in the United States?
Over 370 distinct religious bodies
How many Bishops are there in the Diocese of Corpus Christi (both retire and active)?
Three
What is another name for the Pope?
Holy Father
What is the largest Basilica in the United States?
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
How many Catholic Churches and missions are there in the United States?
19,405 parishes and 1,628 missions
What is the major faith group in the United States?
Protestant (44.8%)
Name the Bishops (both retire and active) in our Diocese of Corpus Christi?
Rene Gracida, Edmond Carmody, and William Michael Mulvey.
Meaning of Monsignor in the Catholic Church?
A priest who has been granted an honorary title by the Pope for distinguished service to the Church.
How many major Basilicas in the United States?
None
How many Catholic Cathedrals are there in the United States?
260
What is the official religion in the United States?
None.
What does the bishop govern the archdiocese called?
Archbishop
Meaning of Cardinal in the Catholic Church?
A senior member of the clergy of the Catholic Church. College of Cardinals serve as advisors to the Pope.
How many major Basilicas are there in the world?
4
Who is the Pastor of the Cathedral?
The Ordinary or Bishop
What Amendment in the Constitution of the United States contains both protections for and influences from religion?
First Amendment
What is different between Ordinary Bishop and Auxiliary Bishop?
Ordinary Bishop--Chief Shepherd in charge and Auxiliary Bishop--appointed bishop to assist the ordinary
What is One difference between Major and Minor Basilica?
Major Basilicas are in Rome; while Minor Basilicas are all over the world.
Name two of the major Basilica in the world?
St. John Lateran, St. Peter's, St. Paul outside the Walls, and St. Mary Major. These are also known as the papal basilicas and hold special privileges granted by the Pope.
What is the largest Cathedral in the United States?
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC
What is the First Amendment?
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for redress of grievances."
Who is the Ordinary Bishop of Rome?
The Pope
How many minor basilicas are there in the United States?
At least 90.