rector

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“Is it irreverent?” wondered José Antonio Carballo, the cathedral’s rector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

Among the major threats to Rocha Moya’s political survival was the outcry about the 2024 shooting death of his one-time chief political rival, Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda, a former lawmaker and university rector.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Father Fred Wekesa, the rector of the Saint Augustine Basilica at Annaba where Leo will celebrate mass, said the pope's upcoming visit would give his small flock a "message of encouragement and solidarity".

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Wille is rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in the North Side neighborhood of Ravenswood, known for its historic homes, tree-lined streets, vibrant arts scene and craft breweries.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The wily old rector at Leeds noticed my feverish scribbling, and a small scandal ensued.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood