Plébánosok

Plébánosok is the Hungarian term for parish priests. A plébános is an ordained Catholic priest who has been appointed to administer a parish. This role involves spiritual leadership and pastoral care for the community within a defined geographical area, known as a parish.

The responsibilities of a plébános are varied. They include celebrating Mass, administering sacraments such as baptism, confession, and matrimony, and providing spiritual guidance and counseling to parishioners. They are also responsible for the day-to-day management of the parish, including its financial affairs, the maintenance of church property, and the organization of various parish activities and ministries.

In the Catholic Church, the plébános is typically appointed by the bishop of the diocese. The appointment signifies a trust placed in the priest to shepherd the souls entrusted to his care. The term "plébános" emphasizes the pastoral nature of the priest's work within the local church community. The position carries significant responsibility for the spiritual well-being and the functioning of the parish as a vibrant part of the wider Church.