Diocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Italy
December 5, 2025
Numbers tell a story. As I reflect on our recent Diocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Italy, I would like to begin with the numbers: 10 days;
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The Good News: December 2025
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From the Editor: December 2025/January 2026
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