# Padre Salví — Noli Me Tangere character guide > Padre Salví in Noli Me Tangere by José Rizal. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Fray Bernardo Salví, Fray Salví **First appearance:** 0018-xi-the-rulers ## Who they are A thin, sickly Franciscan who fines rather than beats, and who smiles too knowingly whenever María Clara's name is spoken. ## In the story ### [A Social Gathering](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/i-a-social-gathering) The Dominican friar who attempts to mediate the dispute between Dámaso and the lieutenant, using scholastic distinctions to defuse tension. ### [The Dinner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/iii-the-dinner) Mentioned as the new curate of Ibarra's town, expected to arrive later. ### [A Star in a Dark Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/v-a-star-in-a-dark-night) The young Franciscan who remains motionless at the party, later keeps vigil in his cell staring at a star over Bagumbayan. ### [The Rulers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xi-the-rulers) The silent, sickly Franciscan curate who rules through piety, fines, and long sermons, rivaling the alferez for control of the town. ### [Signs of Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xiii-signs-of-storm) Encountered by Ibarra at the cemetery; accused of involvement in Don Rafael's exhumation, but deflects blame to Padre Dámaso. ### [Souls in Torment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xviii-souls-in-torment) Celebrates three masses in an hour, appears ill and impatient, ignoring the women and refusing to give his hand to Sister Rufa. ### [Lights and Shadows](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xxii-lights-and-shadows) Shows strange behavior, loses weight, and is seen visiting María Clara's home; accepts Ibarra's picnic invitation. ### [In the Wood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xxiv-in-the-wood) Obsessively watches María Clara bathe; questions the alferez about the assault on Padre Dámaso and the missing sacristans. ### [The Eve of the Fiesta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xxvi-the-eve-of-the-fiesta) The curate (Padre Salví) has asked to sponsor the school project and bless the laying of the cornerstone. ### [Correspondence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xxviii-correspondence) Curate of the town, hosts guests in the convento with refinement and prodigality. ### [The Morning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xxix-the-morning) Officiates the procession, walking with exaggerated piety; blushes when a baby calls him 'Papa.' ### [In the Church](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xxx-in-the-church) Officiates the mass with gravity and deep satisfaction, served by two Augustinians. ### [The Sermon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xxxi-the-sermon) Glances in surprise at Padre Dámaso's opening biblical quotation. ### [The Derrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xxxii-the-derrick) Performs the ceremony with a trembling voice; offers the trowel to the escribano instead of María Clara; seems to rejoice little over the miracle. ### [The Dinner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-dinner) Observes the dinner quietly; exchanges veiled remarks with the alferez about winning and losing. ### [His Excellency](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xxxvii-his-excellency) Padre Salví humbly attempts to inform the Captain-General of Ibarra's excommunication but is cut off. ### [The Procession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xxxviii-the-procession) Padre Salví pauses during the procession to listen to María Clara's singing. ### [Right and Might](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xl-right-and-might) Observed María Clara with a dark, obsessive gaze; left the show in protest of Ibarra; later rushed to her home during the riot and was falsely praised as a hero. ### [The Espadañas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xlii-the-espada-as) Visits the house and converses with the new arrivals. ### [Plans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xliii-plans) Observes Dámaso's interaction with Linares and later dismisses Lucas harshly, refusing to help him. ### [An Examination of Conscience](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xliv-an-examination-of-conscience) Insists on María Clara's confession and communion, claiming it will aid her recovery; after the long confession he leaves pale and disturbed. ### [Exchanges](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/li-exchanges) Visits Capitan Tiago's house, bringing news that may favor Ibarra, and observes María Clara's reaction. ### [LIV: Revelations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/liv-revelations) Rushes to the alferez to report a conspiracy, claiming a woman revealed it in confession. ### [LV: The Catastrophe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/lv-the-catastrophe) Nervously pacing at Capitan Tiago's house; hides during the shooting. ### [Vae Victis!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/lvii-vae-victis) Present during the interrogation, but leaves early, visibly disturbed by the violence. ### [Patriotism and Private Interests](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/lix-patriotism-and-private-interests) Mentioned as being favored for a miter by the friars in the convents. ### [Epilogue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/epilogue) Returns to Manila and preaches at St. Clara's nunnery while awaiting a miter. ### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/endnotes) His hypocrisy and abuse of power are reflected in the endnotes' commentary on clerical corruption. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters/padre_salvi - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/characters