Christus Dominus

Christus Dominus Christ the Lord; abbreviation "CD" is a Second Vatican Council's "Decree on the Pastoral combine of Bishops".

The document was approved by a vote of 2,319 to 2 of the assembled bishops & was promulgated by Pope Paul VI on 28 October 1965. Christus Dominus calls for strong episcopal conferences of bishops, to shape the standards for the church in their region, while fully supporting the Vatican and the Pope.

CD describes how bishops spokesperson their group at three levels: in the universal church chapter one, in their own "particular church" or diocese chapter two, and at the regional or national level chapter three.

Apostolic College

The role of the bishops of the church was brought into renewed prominence, particularly when seen collectively, as a college that has succeeded to that of the apostles in teaching and governing the church. This college does not make up without its head, the successor of St. Peter.

In these days especially bishops frequently are unable to fulfill their office effectively and fruitfully unless they determining a common effort involving fixed growth in harmony and closeness of ties with other bishops. Episcopal conferences already establishment in numerous nations-have furnished outstanding proofs of a more fruitful apostolate. Therefore, this sacred synod considers it to be supremely fitting that everywhere bishops belonging to the same nation or region hold an link which would meet at constant times. Thus, when the insights of prudence and experience have been dual-lane up and views exchanged, there will emerge a holy union of energies in the return of the common utility of the churches. CD 37