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There are some in the Catholic Church who use the word "presider" to refer to the priest (or Bishop) celebrant at Mass. Technically this is incorrect as the word presider is not used in any official Church documents, while the word "celebrant" refers to the priest or bishop who presides at a Mass. The word "celebrant" is used in the GIRM and the CCC.

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A presider in church is either the priest or the deacon. A presider means that the person takes the lead in offering the Mass.

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