parishes

Definition of parishesnext
plural of parish

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of parishes Four of Cincinnati's oldest West Side parishes are making plans to merge into a new parish that would serve hundreds of Catholics who attend their churches and schools. Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parishes
Noun
  • Late in his life, Dollison delivered sermons for Church of Christ congregations in Rector, Greenway and Jonesboro, as well as in the Missouri communities of Leachville and Campbell.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The Single Friendly Church Network found that when congregations conducted demographic audits, many were surprised by the results.
    Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Simple precautions such as hand washing and avoiding kissing birds can reduce the risk of infection from backyard flocks.
    Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Looking for more ways to entice flocks of birds to your yard?
    Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • National headlines report churches seeing an uptick in converts and attendance and trends on social media, especially among younger men.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland announced that more than a dozen churches in the East Bay will be closing amid ongoing financial woes.
    Tim Fang, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Parishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parishes. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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