rector
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Willis, parish rector of St Michael's Church in Brantham, said he had "never seen anything like" the outpouring of support.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The 54-year-old pastor, a former rector of the Christian University of Sumba, wants atas to be emancipated.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Is it irreverent?” wondered José Antonio Carballo, the cathedral’s rector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Wille is rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in the North Side neighborhood of Ravenswood, known for its historic homes, tree-lined streets, vibrant arts scene and craft breweries.
From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2026
Humphrey Babington was a Fellow of Trinity College in Cambridge, but spent most of his time at Boothby Pagnall, near Grantham, where he was rector.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
In 1431, the ecumenical Council of Basel ordered the deans and rectors of churches to expel "frivolities" and "profane abuses" from holy buildings, but implicitly allowed them to take place in the squares outside.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2024
University rectors also said they would work with police experts on more preventive measures to increase security around campus.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
Last year, Ms. Mapelli made history herself, becoming the first woman to guide the university in 800 years, and one of only eight female rectors at Italy’s more than 80 universities.
From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2022
The rectors of 20 Ecuadorian universities have signed a letter in which they “emphatically reject” the accusations against Guamán and call for “impartial justice” to be done.
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 28, 2021
In the last reign, for example, the rectors of Berkshire drew up a remonstrance against a grant to help the Pope in his war with the Emperor.
From The English Church in the Middle Ages by William Hunt
