(terna) of three candidates. Each member, in order of seniority, offers his assessment. The Dicastery's recommendations, including any doubts, questions or minority opinions, are sent to the pope. He usually approves the dicastery’s decision, but may choose to send it back for further discussion and evaluation. The prefect then meets with the pope every Saturday and presents the recommendations of the dicastery. A few days later, the pope informs the dicastery of his decision. The dicastery then notifies the nuncio, who in turn contacts the candidate and asks if he will accept the appointment. Leadership Secretaries of the Congregation for the Erection of Churches and Consistorial Provisions (1588–1965) Domenico Riviera (1710–1730) Carlo Gaetano Stampa (1735–1737) Niccola Paracciani Clarelli (1860–1872 ?) Carmine Gori-Merosi (1882–1886) Carlo Nocella (1892–1903) Gaetano de Lai (1908–1928) Carlo Perosi (1928–1930) Raffaele Rossi (1930–1948) Adeodato Giovanni Piazza (1948–1957) Marcello Mimmi (1957–1961) Carlo Confalonieri (1961–1965) Prefects In 1965, the head of the congregation took the title prefect, while the prefect's deputy took that of secretary. Carlo Confalonieri (1965–1973) Sebastiano Baggio (1973–1984) Bernardin Gantin (1984–1998) Lucas Moreira Neves, OP (1998–2000) Giovanni Battista Re (2000–2010) Marc Ouellet, PSS (2010–2023) Robert Francis Prevost, OSA (2023–present) Secretaries The secretary of the Dicastery for Bishops is concurrently the secretary of the College of Cardinals. During a papal election the secretary of the Dicastery acts as the secretary to the conclave. Francesco Carpino (1961–1967) Ernesto Civardi (1967–1979) Lucas Moreira Neves, OP (1979–1987) Giovanni Battista Re (1987–1989) Justin Francis Rigali (1989–1994) Jorge María Mejía (1994–1998) Francesco Monterisi (1998–2009) Manuel Monteiro de Castro (2009–2012) Lorenzo Baldisseri (2012–2013) Ilson de Jesus Montanari (2013–present) See also Appointment of Catholic bishops References 1588 establishments in the Papal States Religious organizations established in the 1580s Catholic organizations established in the 16th century