apostolate
noun
apos·to·late
ə-ˈpä-stə-ˌlāt 
-lət
1
: the office or mission of an apostle
2
: an association of persons dedicated to the propagation of a religion or a doctrine
Examples of apostolate in a Sentence
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Yet its greatest gift may be the power of lay apostolates.
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Tim Busch, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
Lay apostolates are classically American, reflecting the spirit of voluntary association that defines our country.
—Tim Busch, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
While lay apostolates exist in other countries, there are generally few and have much less impact.
—Tim Busch, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
Auer was appointed director of the Spanish apostolate soon after returning from Latin America, according to the Archdiocese’s obituary.
—Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2022
The apostolate evolved into the nonprofit Inner City Development, co-directed by Patti and Rod Radle, who were early volunteers there.
—Elaine Ayala, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Feb. 2022
That presentation, hosted by the lay apostolate, begins at 6:30 p.m., a rosary of the seven sorrows prayer session begins at 5:30 p.m.
—Donna Vickroy, Daily Southtown, 28 July 2017
Likewise, the bishop decreed that an apostolate or ministry be created at the Parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception to serve the Polish Catholic community that has been served by St. Joseph Parish.
—Julie Shaw, Philly.com, 24 June 2017
Tim Busch, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
Lay apostolates are classically American, reflecting the spirit of voluntary association that defines our country.
—Tim Busch, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
While lay apostolates exist in other countries, there are generally few and have much less impact.
—Tim Busch, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
Auer was appointed director of the Spanish apostolate soon after returning from Latin America, according to the Archdiocese’s obituary.
—Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2022
The apostolate evolved into the nonprofit Inner City Development, co-directed by Patti and Rod Radle, who were early volunteers there.
—Elaine Ayala, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Feb. 2022
That presentation, hosted by the lay apostolate, begins at 6:30 p.m., a rosary of the seven sorrows prayer session begins at 5:30 p.m.
—Donna Vickroy, Daily Southtown, 28 July 2017
Likewise, the bishop decreed that an apostolate or ministry be created at the Parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception to serve the Polish Catholic community that has been served by St. Joseph Parish.
—Julie Shaw, Philly.com, 24 June 2017
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“Apostolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apostolate. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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