priesthood
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Speaking to Good Morning Ulster Fr Mulgrew said being around his father possibly inspired his call to priesthood.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
By Friday, tens of thousands of people of all ages, including several from the priesthood, braved the heat to participate in the occasion.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
Comte’s Religion of Humanity had a priesthood of experts and a science-worshipping liturgy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
Where Frank veered into a life of teaching, Chris continued his path into the priesthood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025
They passed on their control and privileges to their children, creating a hereditary priesthood: counselors to kings, if not kings themselves.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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