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What are the responsibilities of a church mother?

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The question can only be answered with a question - ie, 'What is a church mother, where does he term come from and is there such a thing?'

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Has the catholic church ever claimed the title The Mother Church?
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Is Mother Teresa a Doctor of the Church?
No, she is not a Doctor of the Church. She is not a saint yet.