Christ is present now, always, and forever in His Church.   The bishops, priests, and deacons receive the gift of the Holy Spirit to manifest Christ in the Sprit to men.  Through the bishops, priests, and deacons in the Church, Christ acts as teacher, Himself proclaiming the divine words of the Father to men. He acts as the good shepherd, the one pastor who guides His flock. He acts as the forgiver and healer, remitting sins and curing the ills of men, physical, mental and spiritual. May God bless all these wonderful bishops, priests and deacons with Many Years! For those who have fallen asleep in the Lord, may their Memory be Eternal.