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Archdiocesan Announcements
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Helpful Terms and DefinitionsPastor - is "the proper / good shepherd" of a parish. Their authority is exercised as an extension of the Archbishop and the example of Christ. He must care for the souls of the faithful entrusted to him. He must fulfill his duties to teach, to sanctify and to govern the faithful.
Parochial Administrator - A priest that has the same duties and scope of authority as a pastor; however, these may be limited by the Archbishop. The Archbishop in time may decide to appoint the administrator as the pastor.
Canonical Entity - a technical term of the Canon Law of the Catholic Church. It is an institution that has full recognition and status within the Catholic Church. In other words it is recognized as it's own independent entity (Parish or person).
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Letter from His Excellency Archbishop Perez
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Letter from His Excellency Archbishop Perez
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Archdiocesan Decree