They do wonder whether he and his fellow bishops are really working under constraints that will make their work more hindrance than help.
The bishops worked to have the offending articles of the Constitution amended.
The bishop issued statues for his diocese, and worked to improve the administration of the diocese.
The bishops further worked to ameliorate conflicts within the church and enforce ecclesiastic discipline.
The bishops of Connecticut worked hard to make sure that what was supposed to be reform wasn't a disaster.
The bishops have been working on the statement for more than a year.
The bishop and his priests worked wherever needed to assist those in need.
His successor undid those changes, and other bishops worked to suppress lay participation in governance.
A bishop works in several church districts, often directly supporting the apostle working in his district.
The bishops worked at the tables serving the poor.