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bishop

[bish-uhp] / ˈbɪʃ əp /


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Separately, a former minister from another Church of Ireland parish in east Belfast detailed what he believed to be a further safeguarding concern involving the bishop of the diocese David McClay.

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

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

In mid-April, the pope plans to visit Hippo, where Augustine served as bishop, in what is today Algeria.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

So, a few days later, when we went to see the bishop at Awka, I did not kneel to kiss his ring.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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