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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.
Catholic clarification:
The priest in charge of a parish is the pastor.
The priest responsible for a Roman Catholic Parish is called a "Pastor." A parishioner is a Catholic who "belongs," or usually attends weekly Mass, at the given parish.
A parish priest with the title of Pastor. There may also be an Assistant Pastor.
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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 the role of a pastor?
A pastor is the priest who is in charge of a parish. He supervises the functioning and finances of the parish, as well as the maintenance of the parish church and rectory.
What does the parish do when there is a sick person in there community?
If he or she is sick,then the parish would call a priest to anoint him and pray for him for his healing.
What is an ephemerios?
The Greek word "ephimerios" is a priest in charge of a parish, and is sometimes called a Rector or Vicar in English. For example, in a parish where there are two priests, the Ephimerios would be the senior priest.
Can a priest be transferred out of parish by the parish?
If you mean by the parishioners of a parish, no. The bishop of the diocese decides what a priest does and where.
The parish priest is appointed and financed by who?
Parish priests are appointed by a bishop and supported by the local parish of the priest.
What jobs did parish priest have in medeveil times?
"Parish priest" is a job.
Who is the parish priest of saint Patrick's wishaw?
Father Gerards Chromy is he current parish priest and Canon Kieran O'Farrell is also in the parish as a retired priest.
What is a ruling priest called?
The Parish Priest
What is parish priest?
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.
Who supervised a parish?
A parish priest, assigned as pastor by the Bishop, supervises a parish.
How long does a parish priest remain in a parish?
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.
