The word "clergy" refers to religious leaders or officials of a church or religious organization. They are often responsible for leading religious services, providing spiritual guidance, and carrying out religious rituals. Full definition
Still another need of clergy in the area of technological training is to know how to engage people who are different and whose responsibilities and disciplines are strange. (religion-online.org)
[71] The church had decided in 2013 that gay clergy in civil partnerships could become bishops. (en.wikipedia.org)