Since 1974, the bishops of the Indian Ocean islands would gather each year in an informal meeting.

Upstairs in the auditorium, the bishops were gathering in their seats to listen to voices of abuse victims.

Until last year, the world's Anglican bishops gathered as an entirely male body in their once-a-decade Lambeth Conference.

The local bishop, Aldo Mongiano, gathered the Macuxi into assemblies, warning them of the dangers of alcoholism and the white way of life.

Disturbed bishops gathered in synod at Antioch to express their disapproval.

Not quite a week later, in Valoret, Kelson reiterated a version of that same prayer as he prepared to address the bishops gathered there.

On Tuesday, bishops and diocesan delegates of the Episcopal Church will gather in Columbus, Ohio, for the denomination's triennial general convention.

The nation's Roman Catholic bishops gathered here Monday to take up initiatives underscoring church teaching on a variety of issues, including contraception and homosexuality.

The nation's Roman Catholic bishops gathered in this city founded by Christian missionaries for a few days of spiritual reflection, prayer and recreation.

After a year of emotional and often rancorous relations with the Vatican, the nation's Roman Catholic bishops gathered here today for their annual meeting in a subdued and business-like atmosphere.