missionary

Example Sentences

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While Pope Leo spent two decades as a missionary in Peru, Hicks worked at an orphanage in El Salvador from 2005 to 2010, according to a biography released by the New York archdiocese.

From BBC

When her sons were born, and missionaries knocked on the door, she says she "felt the Holy Ghost's presence".

From BBC

DeVaughn, the daughter of missionaries, grew up in Argentina and lived in Mexico before coming to the U.S. and starting to work at the church.

From Los Angeles Times

When their family were ushered to Zimbabwe in 1984, Ms Rugg said it was framed by her father as "noble work", sacrificing his "glittering career" to become a missionary.

From BBC

It was meant to re-energize the faith for mission, with every Catholic a missionary and with ancient, enduring truths being proclaimed in a language audible to contemporary ears.

From The Wall Street Journal