Massachusetts § 45 - Status and powers of archbishop's successor

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§ 45. Status and powers of archbishop's successor

Section 45. The successor of any archbishop, bishop, vicar-general or pastor shall, by virtue of his office, be for the time being a member of such corporation in place of his predecessor; and such laymen shall hold office respectively for one year; and when the office of any such layman becomes vacant, his successor shall be appointed in the manner provided for the original selection.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 45 ("Status and powers of archbishop's successor") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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