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Catholic Dictionary

Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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RECTORY

Originally the residence of the rector of an academic or ecclesiastical institution. Now commonly used in speaking of the residence of the priest in charge of a church or ashrine and his priest assistants.

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