parish
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Appointed priest of Vietnam's Tac Say parish in 1930, Diep was known for his devotion to the poor, sick, and those suffering because of war, according to the local Can Tho diocese.
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
But as I talked to mourners at Sayre’s funeral at his home parish of St. Cecilia Church in Tustin, Calif., on Monday, I realized that his fight for justice manifested in many other ways.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
The other is its parish, the spiritual center of this Cambridgeshire hamlet and a place where community members weave themselves in each other’s lives while supporting its rectors.
From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026
Meta made a $22.4 million tax payment to the parish in May, with the local school district receiving over 50% of it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Though the plague had not been widespread in our parish, Dr. Bright had treated enough cases for me to know why that plea for mercy had been painted upon the door.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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