Catholic Word of the Day: CURATE, 12-30-10

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CURATE

One who has the care (cura of souls, especially a parish priest. The term is often applied to the assistant or associate pastor. (Etym. Latin curator, overseer; from cura, attention, care.)

All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

[Salvation]

Now everyone knows that the main task of the curia is "to care" for Catholics, especially their souls.

Applies to all clergy, however.

[Lurker]

Used in a sentence: “Satan came for the souls of his parishioners so the Bishop used Curate on him.”

[Salvation]

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[Salvation]

I knew someone would post a silly remark....hopefully that’s all for today.

[Jack Hydrazine]

I thought ‘curate’ was another martial art similar to ‘karate’! LOL!