This is the word for "father" in the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish languages Its origin can be traced to the Latin word "pater," which also means father It is often used to refer to a member of the Christian clergy, particularly one who is a military chaplain
`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
A padre is a Christian priest, especially one who works with the armed forces. Could I speak to you in private a moment, padre. a priest, especially one in the army (or , , from pater; PATERNAL)
In India (from the Portuguese), any Christian minister; also, a priest of the native region
Barrier island, southern Texas, U.S. It is 113 mi (182 km) long and up to 3 mi (5 km) wide, lying along the Gulf Coast of Texas. It extends south from Corpus Christi to Port Isabel and is separated from the mainland by Laguna Madre. It contains a recreational preserve with a large variety of birdlife, excellent fishing, and a broad beach
At 15 he joined the Capuchins and took the name Pio; in 1910 he became a priest. That same year he received the stigmata for the first time. They were healed, but he received them again in 1918; this time they remained with him until his death. This and other signs of his holiness (perfume and, reportedly, the ability to be in two places at once), drew growing numbers of pilgrims to him. He was canonized in 2002
orig. Francesco Forgione born May 25, 1887, Pietreclina, Italy died Sept. 23, 1968, San Giovanni Rotondo Italian priest. Born into a devout Catholic family, he consecrated himself to Jesus at