Status and powers of archbishop's successor
M.G.L. c. 67, § 45
in effectc. 67, § 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: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXI/Chapter67/Section45Fetched: 10/20/2026
