parish

Example Sentences

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The parish priest spoke about the importance of creating a society that respects women, saying: "We always have to challenge our culture."

From BBC

The minister he was assisting, he wrote, had turned the parish calling over to him: it was a wealthy congregation and large contributors expected frequent and unhurried visits from the clergy.

From Literature

She added Safe in Faith trained Catholic clergy and parishes to "understand spiritual abuse and to develop trauma-informed responses to support people like Grace".

From BBC

QLAYAA, Lebanon — The bells rang, their peals obscuring the buzz of the Israeli drone overhead as the casket of Father Pierre al-Rahi arrived at the parish he had served.

From Los Angeles Times

Newquay Town Council said the changes were "highly likely to increase the noise nuisance generated by the festival" while Cornwall councillors and parish representatives also raised objections.

From BBC