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Similarities
-Priests are appointed through Holy Orders
-Like Bishops priests can hear confessions, give absolutions, and confirm candidates
Differences
-Cannot ordain bishops
-Unlike deacons, priests are unable to marry
Task
-The Priests are the co-workers of the Bishops
-Priests exercise their authority under the direction of the bishop
-Given a ministerial participation in the priesthood of Christ, which allows them to act "in persona Christi"

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Similarities
-Like priests and deacons, Bishops are ordained through the sacrament of Holy Orders
Differences
- Entrusted to a particular church, the diocese
-Unlike deacons, bishops are unable to marry
Task
-Participate in bishop's conferences, where they discuss policies, issues, and suggestions

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What is the Difference Between a Priest and a Deacon?

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Similarities
-Bestowed through the sacrament of holy orders just like Priests and Bishops.
Differences
-Men who are preparing for ordination to the priesthood are called transitional deacons. Men who are married are called to serve as permanent deacons.
-Cannot do any tasks that only priests and bishops are allowed to do.

Task
-Assisting the bishops in the divine mysteries.
-Distribution of Holy Communion
-Assisting in blessings in marriages
-Preaching

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Difference Between Deacons, Priests, And Bishops