Seven men were ordained transitional deacons by Archbhishop John Nienstedt on May 7, 2011 at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. (Photo: The Catholic Spirit)
The Catholic clergy is comprised of the sacramental roles of deacons, priests, and bishops, with administrative roles extending up to the pope as leader of the world's Catholics. The magisterium is the Church' teaching authority.