priesthood
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In a middle-class neighborhood, altars, crucifixes, and images of the Pope adorn the home of Joaquin Kawakami Effio, a 15-year-old who is considering the priesthood.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
The Diocese of Sheffield, thrilled by the sight of students queueing down the road to worship to the pulsing sound of house music, fast-tracked Brain's route to priesthood despite the reservations of his ordination tutor.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Dillon and his priestly companions are aware of the conflicts within the church and the diminished public respect for the priesthood, yet still they chose a life in service of the Lord.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Ed has since left the priesthood and married a kind and patient woman named Kathy.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
Awed by its magnificence, fearful of the supernatural powers controlled by its priesthood, local rulers subordinated themselves.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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