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Everyday Discipleship. September 6, 2018

Father Kenneth Doyle: Better to go to church or be kind?/ Tradition of lighting candles

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Is it better to be a kind person or go to church/ Where does the tradition of lighting candles in church come from?

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Español July 15, 2026

Un milagro en el mar y la devoción de un joven padre inmigrante

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Historia de una santa: San Kateri Tekakwitha

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Historia de los Santos: Santos Luis y Celia

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Obispos celebran una Misa y procesión en la frontera por los migrantes, a vísperas del 250.º aniversario de Estados Unidos

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Cinco maneras de fomentar la devoción al Sagrado Corazón

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Priests entering new and first-time pastor assignm Priests entering new and first-time pastor assignments gathered with Bishop Neary and other diocesan leaders June 25 to reflect and prepare for this time of change in their ministries. It was a great day of sharing ideas and getting to know the diocesan staff. Please pray for our priests entering new assignments next week and for their communities. #priesthood
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