Relationship with our Bishops - part I

Q – What relationship do we have with our bishop?


A – Canon law states that religious orders must obey the bishop in each diocese. For a group to be canonically established, you must have the permission of the bishop.

We are under the jurisdiction of the Carmelite Friars, not the bishop – but we must obey our bishops under canon law. They must agree to have the Carmelite presence in their dioceses.