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saint of the month
bishop's message
from the archives
in the know with Fr. Joe
catholic world news
theology 101
your marriage matters
parenting journey
spiritual fitness
parish profile
culture
around the diocese
calendar of events
annual catholic foundation report



 
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Trusting God’s Plan
The Nazis took over Connie’s family home leaving them with nothing. Read how this Italian girl survived World War II and learned to forgive.
- Bob Horning

Journey of Faith
Last fall 19 men and women embarked on a life-changing pilgrimage to Jamaica. They traveled to the Caribbean island to help the poor and returned richly blessed by the people they went to serve.
- Father Tony Palazzolo


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