SAINTS TIMOTHY AND TITUS, BISHOPS AND DISCIPLES OF SAINT PAUL
Image of Saints Timothy and Titus, bishops and disciples of Saint Paul By Edward Matulanya Learn about Saints Timothy and Titus, bishops and disciples of Saint Paul, their role in the early Catholic Church, pastoral letters, and lasting legacy. 1. Saints Timothy and Titus; Faithful Disciples of Saint Paul Saints Timothy and Titus were close collaborators of the Apostle Paul and were formed by him in doctrine, pastoral ministry, and missionary zeal. Paul refers to Timothy as his “true child in the faith,” expressing spiritual fatherhood and apostolic mentorship (1 Tim. 1:2, New American Bible Revised Edition [NABRE]). This relationship reflects the apostolic transmission of faith foundational to the Church’s identity (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], 1997/2019, para. 858). For example, Timothy joined Paul on missionary journeys after being commended by the Christian community at Lystra (Acts 16:1–5, NABRE). Titus was entrusted with resolving serious pastoral prob...