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. 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 See All Example Sentences for the priesthood

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