Noun
One who prepares homilies; one who preaches to a congregation.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe funeral Mass and interment were celebrated privately July 15. Father William E. Dean was the celebrant and homilist for the Mass. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Source: Internet
Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, was the homilist and at the close, Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins, under whom Father Joyce served as chancellor, spoke. Source: Internet
Bishop William Murphy was the principal celebrant and homilist of the annual Red Mass for Nassau County on Oct. 2 at St. Joseph Church, Garden City. Source: Internet
Duane Moellenberndt, Sun Prairie, diocesan moderator, as homilist, followed by dinner. Source: Internet
Bishop George O. Wirz will be the homilist. Source: Internet
“Honestly, I feel a little like Moses in the first reading,” the homilist continued. Source: Internet