👉 A prepatrician is a person who has been ordained as a priest in the Catholic Church. They are usually appointed by their bishop or diocesan superior to serve as priests and assist in the administration of the church's sacraments and religious life. In some regions, they may also be responsible for teaching liturgies and assisting with the ordination process. In terms of the term "prepatrician," it is a title used by Catholic Church officials to designate someone who has been