The tenure is generally decided by the bishop of the archdiocese. It is observed that a parish priest remains in a particular parish between 4 - 6 years.
What is the name of the area looked after by a priest?
Generally, a priest is in charge of a parish unless he has a
different assignment.
What is parishable?
A parish priest is the main priest in a parish. He is
responsible for running the parish, so he may have to deal with
more practical things, like doing the accounts for the parish. He
will also have his normal duties as a priest. Other priests in the
parish may help him and they are called curates.