Episcopal Secretary

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As Bishop secretary in is the Roman Catholic Church , the personal secretary of the bishop referred to the him as an assistant with the administrative tasks of his diocese supported.

A priest is usually chosen as secretary , but lay people are also employed in some dioceses . In addition to working in the office , he is also considered a bishop's personal confidante and accompanies him on trips. He often has an official residence in the episcopal residence.

In liturgical celebrations he often takes on the office of the ceremonial and is responsible for giving the pontificals . In the liturgy, the episcopal secretary usually wears a robe with a Rochett , often a black Mozetta .