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parishioner

[puh-rish-uh-ner] / pəˈrɪʃ ə nər /




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The church bell, recently restored with a gift from a new parishioner, rings out across the neighborhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The Spanish parishioner who made headlines around the world for her botched restoration of a prized Jesus Christ fresco has died aged 94.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

She said that parishioner William Spencer and his chorister son George are among those trying to help.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

At the nearby church, a lone parishioner rode into the school on a bicycle.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

The priest was sufficiently alarmed that he had broken the tenet of parishioner confidentiality.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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