pastoral care

Example Sentences

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I am not a theologian, nor am I trained in pastoral care or spiritual counseling.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2025

He responded: “I accept I failed in a duty of pastoral care that I should have offered.”

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

For the past 15 years, he’s been going on the road with circuses to preside over Mass, perform sacraments and provide pastoral care.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

“We remain committed, however, to our longstanding efforts to bring healing to survivors through pastoral care and other forms of assistance that are available apart from the legal process.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 13, 2023

These Indians emigrated from Stockbridge, Mass., and were at one time under the pastoral care of Jonathan Edwards.

From Old Mackinaw The Fortress of the Lakes and its Surroundings by Strickland, W. P. (William Peter)