clergy
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Normally, when a death occurs inside a cellblock, facility executives dispatch clergy, rehabilitation coordinators, and mental health counselors to conduct psychological welfare checks.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
“And if their organizations could not get their people to come serve on a clergy visa, that was the most unfortunate message they could possibly send.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Its missionary arm ran slave-farmed plantations in the Caribbean to fund the spread of Anglicanism, individual members of clergy were slave owners, and the Church received large donations from slave traders.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
In addition to the settlement, the archdiocese is required to maintain and publicly disclose a comprehensive, up-to-date list of all accused clergy, including detailed allegations and investigation outcomes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Most of the members were wealthy, influential women and members of the clergy.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
The clergies of Whitehaven, Egremont, Seascale, Gosforth and surrounding areas have met a number of times since the shootings.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2011
Can kings or clergies alter The crackle on one plate?
From Rhymes a la Mode by Andrew Lang
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