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Recent Examples of parish
That was the most moving moment of the day for Marie Capucine, 37, a consecrated virgin representing her Parisian parish of Saint Germain des Prés at the reopening.
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Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The parish is holding the cookie sale at two worship sites: after the 4 p.m. Mass Dec. 14 at 1212 S. 117th St.; and after the 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Masses Dec. 15 at 2322 S. 106th St., West Allis.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
From the beginnings of the Great Migration, Johnson writes, most Catholic parishes, like residential neighborhoods and public schools, were strictly divided by race.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 10 Jan. 2025
Students plan nighttime vigil at Catholic parish on Madison's west side
As the City Church service ended, another began at St. Maria Goretti Parish.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The parish is holding the cookie sale at two worship sites: after the 4 p.m. Mass Dec. 14 at 1212 S. 117th St.; and after the 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Masses Dec. 15 at 2322 S. 106th St., West Allis.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
From the beginnings of the Great Migration, Johnson writes, most Catholic parishes, like residential neighborhoods and public schools, were strictly divided by race.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 10 Jan. 2025
Students plan nighttime vigil at Catholic parish on Madison's west side
As the City Church service ended, another began at St. Maria Goretti Parish.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parish
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What about further empowerment of the laity to take on larger roles within the church — particularly evangelical and managerial — reducing pressure on under-staffed parishes and leading one day to married priests as the Catholic Church allowed for its first 1,000 years?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2024
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Discontented laity and non-Catholics turn to the church hierarchy in search of catharsis — or more cynically, perhaps a chance to score political points against enemy politicians.—
Timothy H.J. Nerozzi Fox News,
Fox News,
12 May 2024
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In Los Angeles, Reverend Maria Elena Montalvo of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church said her congregation has provided sanctuary for immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers since 2016.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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In retirement, the grandfather of four found joy in taking walks at sunrise around the Rose Bowl, watching his beloved San Francisco 49ers and serving as head deacon of his congregation at Weller Street Baptist Church, his daughter said.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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And don’t take any of these expedient risks simply because flocks of others are doing the same.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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While some experts are hopeful prices will stabilize once laying flocks are replenished, there is no concrete timeline for how long this will take.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Each of the church’s clergy members hugged Brandon, and the congregants raised their hands toward him in a show of support.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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The allegations claim the Riveras did not intervene and instead pressured Jane Doe to stay silent, prioritizing the church's reputation over addressing the abuse.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Parish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parish. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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