Sentence examples for committed to the church from inspiring English sources

One of the men who was charged civilly but not criminally, Stephen Cina, declined to comment on the case, but his lawyer, Randy Zelin, said that Mr. Cina was "committed to the church" and that "his role and his commitment to the church seem to be stronger than ever".

David said first that he would go home with the family and then after a phone call to his old friend Cliff, who was still thoroughly committed to the church, he decided he wouldn't.

The "Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation" attempts to relate the role of Scripture and tradition (the postbiblical teaching of the church) to their common origin in the Word of God that has been committed to the church.

But from the perspective of his champions, John Paul II apparently among them, Pius IX was a martyr who sought divine guidance and was deeply committed to the church.

Mr. Zwilling said the cardinal was deeply committed to the church's mission of providing education, particularly to the poor.

Heberden was also the first lay principal, although he was personally committed to the church – purchasing an organ for the chapel out of his own personal funds.

"Just about every church would want them to come," he said, "but I believe Mrs. Clinton is committed to the Methodist church and will worship there".

But in a nation committed to the separation of church and state, it is incumbent upon each of us to try to know the difference between what John Kennedy called "the national interest" and what he called "religious dictates".

He remains committed to the doctrine that the church itself is holy, and that the popes embody its holy mission on earth.

"The people inside the church are committed to the president's order".

In theory, the church remains steadfastly committed to the removal of all abusive priests.