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Roman Catholicism is by far the predominant religion in the Blackhelm Confederacy, with 423,523 churches - including cathedrals and basilicas - located throughout the country. These churches act as much more than simply centers of religious teaching, however and they often serve as medical clinics, schools, and food pantries for vast portions of the country. On average there are typically around 4 priests, 6 nuns, and 2 deacons assigned each church, although larger churches may have more. Each of these clergy members will have specific tasks within the commmnity. The highest religious authority in the Blackhelm Confederacy is the [[Legatus Hesperidesiae]], who serves as a direct representative of the Pope in Rome. | Roman Catholicism is by far the predominant religion in the Blackhelm Confederacy, with 423,523 churches - including cathedrals and basilicas - located throughout the country. These churches act as much more than simply centers of religious teaching, however and they often serve as medical clinics, schools, and food pantries for vast portions of the country. On average there are typically around 4 priests, 6 nuns, and 2 deacons assigned each church, although larger churches may have more. Each of these clergy members will have specific tasks within the commmnity. The highest religious authority in the Blackhelm Confederacy is the [[Legatus Hesperidesiae]], who serves as a direct representative of the Pope in Rome. | ||
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Revision as of 01:28, 8 September 2023
Roman Catholicism is by far the predominant religion in the Blackhelm Confederacy, with 423,523 churches - including cathedrals and basilicas - located throughout the country. These churches act as much more than simply centers of religious teaching, however and they often serve as medical clinics, schools, and food pantries for vast portions of the country. On average there are typically around 4 priests, 6 nuns, and 2 deacons assigned each church, although larger churches may have more. Each of these clergy members will have specific tasks within the commmnity. The highest religious authority in the Blackhelm Confederacy is the Legatus Hesperidesiae, who serves as a direct representative of the Pope in Rome.
History
Funding
Through the collection of a 3% tithe on all Blackhelm Confederate Catholics, the church in the Confederacy receives an estimated $800Bn annually to support their charitable and religious endeavors around the country.
A sizeable portion of this funding goes to the general upkeep charges associated with maintaining facilities. Every year, the Blackhelm Confederate Archdiocese spends roughly 43,252,300,000 in maintenance or an estimated $1,888,917.49 per church.
Feeding the Poor
~ $800 per year per person to feed
Education
Free education provided up to the 6th grade level
Medical Treatment
$4,235,230,000 invested a year in church clinincs
One priest in each church with MD level general practitioner training paid by the church
One nun in each church with Nurse Practitioner level training, also paid by the church
Priests typically sign a contract with the church committing 15-20 years of service in return for their nearly half-million dollar medical education. After their contract term is up, they can choose to remain with the church or to move into private practice. Nurse-nuns typically sign on for between 6-8 years, with the same option to remain or move into private practice after.
