In the western christian churches , a bishop with provincial powers , with some authority over suffragan bishops .
西派教会教主，天主教教主西派教会中具有大主教权力的教主，对副教主有一定的管辖权。
Having supported his appointment as suffragan bishop of reading , dr williams then persuaded him to resign in the name of church unity when the extent of the opposition to his appointment became apparent .
Provincial councils bring together the suffragan bishops of the metropolitan of an ecclesiastical province and other dignitaries entitled to participate .
