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CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Confraternities of Priests |
 | | Priests and clerics in sacred orders are eligible for admission, and on entering take an oath of fidelity to the rules which prescribe certain religious duties and in particular visitation of the sick, attendance at the funerals of the brethren, and prayers for the dead. |
 | | As a type of other forms may be taken the ancient "Hermandad [Brotherhood] de San Pedro de la Ciudad de Xerez". |
 | | Its aim is the performance of spiritual and corporal works of mercy. |
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