I didn't disregard your question. Societal status has nothing to do with whether one accepts a magisterium. The fact is that authority to decide Biblical interpretation is not invested in individuals of whatever rank. Private interpretation of scripture is in conflict with Catholic doctrine.
Okay. So evolution and higher criticism are magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church and every Catholic bumpkin believes in them. Furthermore, anyone who will not accept these things will not be accepted as a convert to the Catholic Church (no wonder you people didn't want my mother--a Southern country girl who grew up during the Depression with only a sixth grade education; your loss).
Will the bishops be denying communion to creationists and literalists? The Catholic Church seems much more embarrassed by them than by abortionist politicians.