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Lenten Message from Bishop Senior

Diocesan News, NewsBy MillerFebruary 13, 2026

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we enter once more into the sacred season of Lent, the Church invites us to a profound journey of spiritual renewal, prayer, and…

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