Rectory residents (7)

I believe the answer is:

priests

(Other definitions for priests that I've seen before include "Spiritual leaders" , "Religious leaders" , "Church leaders" , "Clergy" , "Ordained ministers" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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