F2F Questions and Answers

1. Padrinos
2. Peruvian family names
3. The pastor in Piura, Peru

Q1. Our adopted family calls us “padrinos.” What does that mean?

A1. “Padrinos” means benefactors. A “padrino” is a male benefactor and a “madrina” is a female benefactor. Another meaning for these terms is godparents, godfather, and godmother. Deacon Lee actually baptized the daughter of his adopted family and at the same time became her godfather. Perhaps he could be called a “padrino padrino.”


Q2. How do I understand the names of my family?

A2. Peruvians use two last names, the first is their father's last name and the second is their mother's last name.

Their mother's last name gets dropped when passed on to the children.

Their father's last name is the predominant name.


Q3. Who is the pastor of Santísimo Sacramento parish?

A3. Fr. Joe Uhen grew up in Oklahoma City and attended Christ the King parish. He has a very unique biography which you can read here.