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the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
when people find out she's a member of the clergy, they suddenly change their manner
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The clergy mentioned by the victims Friday included Stephen Keistle, John T. McCracken, George Francis and Donald Brodersen.
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Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
From child abuse scandals to financial fraud and the deterioration of clergy perception, there is an alarming erosion of brand trust among the public.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Although religious order clergy serve at the pleasure of the bishop, the archdiocese has said religious order clergy aren’t accountable to them.
—Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Louis, 6, appeared to shelter behind his older brother and let George do the talking when meeting members of the clergy.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
From child abuse scandals to financial fraud and the deterioration of clergy perception, there is an alarming erosion of brand trust among the public.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Although religious order clergy serve at the pleasure of the bishop, the archdiocese has said religious order clergy aren’t accountable to them.
—Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Louis, 6, appeared to shelter behind his older brother and let George do the talking when meeting members of the clergy.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Clergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clergy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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