Provincial superior

The Provincial, also known as provincial superior, province or province Prior Magister, is the head of a religious province. He visitiert the individual members of the Order of his province at a prescribed distance, is in his province, the superior of the Order members and forwards the economic affairs of his province.

The seat of the provincial 's called Provincial accordingly.

His term of office, according to the Order or Congregation, 3 or 4 years. It is either directly appointed by the Superior General, as well as confirm of this after a previous elective Chapter or Provincial Chapter. In many religious congregations or his term of office is limited to a certain number of periods, but it can often be re-elected after exposure. In other communities in turn, there is no limitation.

In his administration he is assisted by a provincial or provincial. For important matters, he is obliged to obtain the vote of this Provincial Council.

Compared with the general line of his order, the Provincial is accountable.

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