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`Father'' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre'' is frequently used in the military

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A CHAPLAIN is an ordained clergyman who performs his duties in the military. All branches of the service have them.

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The proper address is CHAPLAIN (not by rank), but in WWII, it was CHAPPIE or PADRE. Sometimes called FATHER or BROTHER or occasionally DOG-COLLAR or HOLY ROLLER (derogatory)

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