Christian Brother
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Christian Brother
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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The offences are alleged to have been committed on dates between 1964 and 1991 while the 88-year-old former Christian Brother worked at four schools in Belfast, Newry and Armagh.
From BBC
As far as Coultas is concerned, it wasn’t even a matter of being Whitham’s pastor, it was about being his "Christian brother."
From Fox News
Four of the other five clerics named in the lawsuit — including four priests and a Christian Brother who had served as principal of Essex Catholic Boys High School — had been on official lists of clerics with credible accusations against them.
From Washington Times
“In my opinion, there is no substituting the presence of a Christian brother or sister — even six feet away. We gather in body and spirit, not just spirit.”
From Washington Post
But the presence of women and a Christian Brother on a congregation presents a stark image of Francis’ belief for the global church to rely on a diverse group of laypeople to have a say in church affairs.
From Washington Times
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