Definition of father confessor
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: a priest who hears confessions
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: a priest who is one's regular spiritual guide
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: a person who is one's intimate spiritual guide and counselor
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“Father confessor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/father%20confessor. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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