Spotlight (2015 Film) Glossary

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Spotlight (2015 Film) Glossary

Clergy

A member of the priesthood; a holy person (typically a man)

Degenerate

A reckless and corrupt person

Parish

A division within a diocese

Systemic

(In context) a problem which starts at the top of the church and pervades downwards (in other words, from the pope to everyday clergy).

Flourish

To prosper

Archdiocese

A district/area in church governance which is led by a bishop.

Docket

An abstract of a legal document

Rectory

The home of a priest

Disposition

A person's makeup/temperment

Molest

To sexually assault/abuse someone against their will

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