My Auxiliary Bishop is coming to celebrate mass in August. I was wondering do I kiss his ring and what other honors to I bestow on him. Thanks, Altar Server

ps My first time posting!

-- Altar Server (ilovehistory92@aol.com), July 17, 2004

Answers

Also, what is his title?

-- Altar Server (ilovehistory92@aol.com), July 17, 2004.

Kissing the bishop's ring is usually done only in formal circumstances, not as a casual greeting. The official form of address is "Excellency". Many people say "Your Excellency", but that is not technically correct. Using the formal mode of address is usually best the first time you address him, but many bishops will say "just call me "bishop". If he doesn't say something like that, continue to use the formal mode of address.

-- Paul M. (PaulCyp@cox.net), July 18, 2004.