parishes
- plural of parish.
Example Sentences
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Parishes became a circuit of women’s clubs that invited a man to picture himself a bride rather than a soldier.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
In a statement on social media, Downpatrick Family Of Parishes said: "Fr Murray is currently receiving medical treatment. We thank you for your prayers and well wishes."
From BBC • Aug. 10, 2025
Parishes are the center of Catholics’ faith lives — where they celebrate Mass every week, participate in ministries and celebrate sacraments, including weddings and funerals.
From Washington Post • Jul. 22, 2022
Parishes in Cancer Alley once boasted more of the lush and magnificent swamplands native to the Mississippi corridor.
From Slate • Feb. 15, 2022
The Borough of Southwark, &c. comprehending 9 Parishes.
From A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis Containing a Detail of the Various Crimes and Misdemeanors by which Public and Private Property and Security are, at Present, Injured and Endangered: and Suggesting Remedies for their Prevention by Colquhoun, Patrick
