Whaddaya mean, "self-appointed??

By Phil Lawler ( bio - articles - email ) | Apr 01, 2003

If you're baptized and confirmed, what more "appointment" do you need?

Phil Lawler has been a Catholic journalist for more than 30 years. He has edited several Catholic magazines and written eight books. Founder of Catholic World News, he is the news director and lead analyst at CatholicCulture.org. See full bio.

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