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world news
theology 101
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parenting journey
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parish profile
culture
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Creating a Nativity Belén
 Learn the art of building a Belén - a popular and long-established family custom in Spain. It’s a wonderful custom that gives families a real focus for Christmas. - Elizabeth Gessner

Home from War
Find out how Navy Capt. Kathleen Michel’s faith helped her get through the hell of war while serving at the Expeditionary Medical Facility in Kuwait. And now that she’s home, how is she adjusting to life with her husband and children? - Amelia Eudy

From the Fields to Marketplace
In part two of our two part series on immigration and migrant farm workers, writer Tom Tracy breaks down some of the issues and myths facing migrant workers today. - Tom Tracy


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