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.
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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.