Sentence examples for among clergy from inspiring English sources

For centuries, foot-washing was done among clergy only, away from the presence of the laity.

The plan failed by one vote among clergy members and by three votes among lay members.

BAME representation among clergy and senior leadership has long been a concern in the church.

Some officials turned their backs on sexual depravity among clergy members.

Among clergy members, it is not unusual to find Episcopal priests, especially women, who are converts from Catholicism.

A long-standing advocate of Polish-Jewish reconciliation, he had also berated the establishment for tolerating anti-Semitism among clergy and practising Catholics.

For example, there is a growing crisis among clergy-caregivers in the United States as it relates to self-care and wellness.

He won majorities among the lay leaders, and among the clergy leaders.

Yet among the clergy, members of cathedral chapters quarrel with their bishop and among themselves.

His ideas were influential among the clergy and most Catholic intellectuals.

The writer agrees with Richard Rovere that three-decker names are frequent among the clergy.