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Recent Examples of parish
Mahony, now in his late 80s, lived for several years on the campus of a parish in the San Fernando Valley.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Nearly 170 bishops from France and around the world took part, along with one priest from each of the 113 parishes in the Paris diocese, accompanied by worshippers from these communities.
—Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
After mass ended, the crowd participated in the mile-long procession that showcased over 60 groups from Catholic parishes across Arizona.
—David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
Some 170 bishops from France and around the world will also be involved in the ceremony, along with one priest from each of the 106 parishes in the Paris diocese.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Nearly 170 bishops from France and around the world took part, along with one priest from each of the 113 parishes in the Paris diocese, accompanied by worshippers from these communities.
—Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
After mass ended, the crowd participated in the mile-long procession that showcased over 60 groups from Catholic parishes across Arizona.
—David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
Some 170 bishops from France and around the world will also be involved in the ceremony, along with one priest from each of the 106 parishes in the Paris diocese.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 5 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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Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images Former President Jimmy Carter speaks to the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church before teaching Sunday school in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, on April 28, 2019.Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Jimmy Carter dies Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter speaks to the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church before teaching Sunday school in his hometown of Plains, Georgia on April 28, 2019.Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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This is also the first case of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S. that has been linked to exposure to a backyard flock, a news release noted.Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Louisiana health officials initially reported the infection last week, saying a person was hospitalized after being exposed to sick and dead birds in backyard flocks.Will Stone, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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When Fall Is Coming In her cottage in Burgundy, where the leaves are turning russet and the woods studded with wild mushrooms are full of wild fruits, elderly Michelle (Hélène Vincent) tends her garden, goes to church and supports her best friend (Josiane Balasko), whose son is in prison.Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Journal Sentinel is using Samy's first name because his church community received permission from his family to partially identify him publicly, and River’s first name after it was confirmed with his father, who granted an interview via text message.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Parish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parish. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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