clergy
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Anyone who has spent time with Chabad clergy can affirm their sense of faith in God.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 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
Democrats have a long tradition of clergy in politics, but predominately among African Americans.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 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
They could not serve as clergy in many churches.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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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