Christus Dominus - the pastoral office of bishops

Christus Dominus is a decree from the Second Vatican Council, issued by Pope Paul VI in 1965, that explains the pastoral office of bishops within the Catholic Church. The decree outlines the relationship of bishops to the universal Church, their responsibilities within their particular churches or dioceses, and their role in cooperating for the common good of many churches. It also discusses the importance of episcopal conferences, the boundaries of ecclesiastical provinces and the erection of ecclesiastical regions, and the cooperation of religious orders with bishops.