Vestments used by Catholic priests and bishops

miter

Bishop's hat

pectoral cross

Chain across the bishops chest with a cross next to his heart; representing his faith

Bishop's ring

Sign of his marriage to the Church. Often bears the fisherman's seal and is a sign of the bishops authority.

Dalmatic

The outer liturgical vestment of a deacon; it has sleeves

cassock

a black garment reaching down to the ankles that is sometimes worn by priests and bishops

surplice

a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves; knee-length

biretta

a square cap with three flat projections on top, worn by Roman Catholic clergymen.

amice

a strip of linen placed around the shoulders and tied in position to form a collar, which was worn by priests saying mass

cope

cape-like vestment that is open in the front and clasped at the neck. It is worn by a priest or deacon for Benediction.

humeral veil

cloth worn around the shoulders during Benediction, has pockets on the inside; one cannot touch monstrance during the Blessing

Chasuble

cone-shaped, all-weather cloak with cut-out sides; heavily decorated; reflects liturgical color of season or feast.

Alb

long, white robe worn by the priest as a symbol of purity.

Cincture

rope belt, white, a symbol of chastity; worn on top of alb

zucchetto

round skullcap worn by Catholic clergy to indicate rank. Pope:white, Cardinal:red, Bishop: purple

Stole

scarf used as symbol of authority to carry out tasks of his priesthood

crosier

the bishop's pastoral staff, shaped like a shepherd's crook