This usually refers to a priest in the Catholic church, but
can also refer to Aglipayan and Anglican priests. It is also
used in the Bible to refer to the Jewish priests who served
in the Temple in Jerusalem.
pagkapadi
Position as a priest; priesthood.
Nagadal ka rin ong pagkapadi piro indi nātapos.
He was studying for the priesthood but he wasn't able to finish.