as in churches
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
when people find out she's a member of the clergy, they suddenly change their manner
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Along with their official duties, Rockingham said the group also had time to visit some of Rome’s significant sites, from a number of famous old churches to some of the remnants of ancient Rome, like the Colosseum.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026 -
For these folks, churches are superfluous — at best.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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The ministry’s budget has swollen to $45 billion, forcing cuts in other government ministries.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Supporting Latino youth and strengthening young adult ministries were among the top four.—
Hosffman Ospino,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Clergies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clergies. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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