clergyperson

Example Sentences

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Chaplains, traditionally a clergyperson ministering outside of a congregation, have long served in the U.S.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024

If a member of the clergy suspects that a child in the congregation has been abused, is the clergyperson legally required to report it?

From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2023

Who would want a clergyperson who could commit to stay for only a couple of turns of the calendar?

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2022

Following the hearing, Duggar's legal team argued that Holt should be considered a clergyperson and that her testimony should be protected by "clergy privilege."

From Fox News • Dec. 1, 2021

“But I think that any clergyperson who performs a wedding without a religious prenup is unconscionable.”

From Newsweek • Apr. 8, 2015