homilist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of homilist
Example Sentences
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The condolences included one from Sacred Heart High School in Lincoln Heights, where he was praised as a “beloved presider and homilist at our masses.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025
The homilist was the Rev. Wasyl Kharuk, spiritual director at St. Josaphat Seminary, Washington, D.C., and an extraordinary minister of mercy during this Jubilee Year of Mercy.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 29, 2016
Monsignor Kevin Irwin, ordinary research professor at Catholic University, will celebrate Mass. He will serve as the celebrant and homilist.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 4, 2016
The Rev. William Byrne, pastor of Our Lady of Mercy in Potomac, will be the homilist.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 6, 2015
And indeed the little homilist only spoke too truly.
From The Virginians by William Makepeace Thackeray
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