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All of this activity caused curiosity among the church’s white parishioners.—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025 Not long thereafter, the couple received a phone call from their pastor, who revealed a generous donation had come in from parishioners — enough to cover all fees.—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025 During the procession for communion, fellow parishioners embraced and offered comforting words to the family.—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025 Ministries offer everything from wellness checks and meal support to prayer groups and volunteer opportunities that keep older parishioners engaged.—Carli Teproff, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for parishioner
Word History
Etymology
Middle English parisshoner, probably modification of Anglo-French parochien, from paroche
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