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Lesser Known Saints
Today we start a new series, hosted by John Lessl, that highlights a lesser known saint each day. It will be hosted on the Brent’s

Changes in RCIA
The Rite of Catechetical Instruction for Adults, RCIA, has recently made some changes to the way it educates and brings adults into full communion with

You Are the Church!
Recently, one of our parishioners visited another parish out of town. She brought back a prayer that they recite at the end of mass. This

F-I-N-C-H, The Word that Leads to Grace!
In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, several of our parishioners have been participating in Hearts Afire program by Fr. Gaitley. The first program, “33 Days to

All the Baptized Share in the Priestly Office
The following is an excerpt from a sermon of St. Leo the Great, who’s Feast Day we celebrate today. In this excerpt, St. Leo gives
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