n. a local church community
n. the local subdivision of a diocese committed to one pastor
n. 教区, 堂区
[法] 救贫区, 教区
1. The parish holds a bake sale every spring to raise funds for local charities.
这个教区每年春天举办一次烘焙义卖，为当地慈善机构筹集资金。
2. Many people in the parish attend the weekly Sunday service.
教区里的许多人每周参加周日的礼拜。
3. The new priest was welcomed warmly by the parish community.
新来的牧师受到教区社区的热烈欢迎。