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Parishes

Definition:

A parish, in the context of religious institutions, refers to a specific district or territorial division within a diocese, typically under the control of a pastor or priest.

In legal terms, a parish can also refer to an administrative division within a county or municipality, often used for governmental or ecclesiastical purposes.

Parishes can also be referred to as a community of believers who gather regularly for religious worship and activities.

Examples:

• Many parishes organize community outreach programs to help the less fortunate.
• The parishioners celebrated the church's anniversary with a grand feast.
• The local priest presides over multiple parishes in the region.
• Residents of the small coastal town eagerly partake in the activities organized by their parish.

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