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Catholic AnswerA novice in a religious order is called just that, a novice. A newly ordained priest is commonly referred to as a curate up until recently. Now they are often referred to as "associate pastor".

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Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980

Curate. One who has the care (cura) of souls, especially a parish priest. The term is often applied to the assistant or associate pastor

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