the priesthood
noun
: the job of being a priest
He is entering the priesthood.
He decided to leave the priesthood.
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The group also pointed to the handling of John D. Murphy, who left the priesthood in 1993 after multiple abuse claims.
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Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Prevost was ordained to the priesthood in Rome in 1982.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
Bergoglio entered the priesthood a few days before turning 33.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
After witnessing that, Gregory made the decision to join the priesthood and took a vow of celibacy.
—Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Prevost was ordained to the priesthood in Rome in 1982.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
Bergoglio entered the priesthood a few days before turning 33.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
After witnessing that, Gregory made the decision to join the priesthood and took a vow of celibacy.
—Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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“The priesthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20priesthood. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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