bishop
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The bishop claimed Rev McCartney's allegations were the result of a personal grievance over theological differences.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
He said that he’d been referred to her by a bishop with Catholic Charities and that he’d help her obtain immigration papers.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
The Vatican announced the nomination of Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, 55, currently an auxiliary bishop in Washington, to the diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in the poor mountainous state of West Virginia.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Menjivar-Ayala, who is fluent in English, Spanish and Italian, was ordained as a priest in 2004 and became a bishop in 2023.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
St Emilion is now secure under his patronage, and the convent prospers as a result of my commerce with the local merchants and farmers, so Mother Ermentrude and the bishop are pleased.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
Vocabulary lists containing bishop
World Religions
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Medieval Europe - Introductory
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