The phrase "pastoral office" refers to the role or position of a pastor or minister, who is responsible for providing spiritual care, guidance, and leadership within a religious community or congregation. Full definition
Right now, you don't hold pastoral office in the Church. (firstthings.com)
When urged to conceptualize their observations in their own language, using their own theological concepts and symbols, and to conduct their interviews in full awareness of their pastoral office and church setting, they felt greatly at sea. (religion-online.org)
Christians» solidarity and mutual responsibility are made plain in the pastoral offices of baptism, marriage and ordination. (religion-online.org)