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Another of the cleared bishops, the superior-general of the Society of St. Pius X, Bishop Bernard Fellay, has since silenced the prelate.
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Already in early Medieval Latin we come across the ecclesiastical terms abbas generalis and magister generalis, whence the titles master-general, vicar-general, and superior-general evolved and still linger, at least in the modern Catholic church.
Archive 2009-06-01 2009
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Already in early Medieval Latin we come across the ecclesiastical terms abbas generalis and magister generalis, whence the titles master-general, vicar-general, and superior-general evolved and still linger, at least in the modern Catholic church.
Governor-General 2009
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Another of the cleared bishops, the superior-general of the Society of St. Pius X, Bishop Bernard Fellay, has since silenced the prelate.
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Another of the cleared bishops, the superior-general of the Society of St. Pius X, Bishop Bernard Fellay, has since silenced the prelate.
Pope explains his decision to lift excommunications | RELIGION Blog | dallasnews.com 2009
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The superior-general continued: In communion with the Church and guided by the magisterium, we seek to dedicate ourselves to profound service, to discernment, to research.
Archive 2008-02-17 papabear 2008
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Vincentian Father Gregory Gay, superior-general of the association, announced the centenary that will run through Nov. 20, 2009, when the group will have its third international meeting.
Miraculous Medal Marks 100 Years de Brantigny........................ 2008
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Vincentian Father Gregory Gay, superior-general of the association, announced the centenary that will run through Nov. 20, 2009, when the group will have its third international meeting.
Archive 2008-07-13 de Brantigny........................ 2008
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The heads alone of each house assemble at the death of the superior-general (or abbess, as she is styled in some of the more ancient orders) and choose another, equally by vote, the election being sometimes decided by only one vote.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 099, March, 1876 Various
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It is generally possible, on any necessity arising, to obtain a special permission to break through the rule of enclosure: this is done by applying to the superior-general of the order, or in Rome to the Holy
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 099, March, 1876 Various
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