Most recently, he served as the associate chaplain for the students at Boise State University and coordinator for FirePit Ministry, an inter-parish, post-college, young adult ministry in Boise, Idaho. Thomas Lawler, SJ, and Fr. Our Sisters are in 22 states and in Peru and Nigeria. Hermits and Our Lady May 12, 2018 - 8:16 pm; In addition to being a regional promoter, Fr. They pursue the apostolic purpose of the society to which they belong. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE VOCATION DIRECTORS ADDRESSES OF THE APPROVED RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION IN NIGERIA. E-mail: *Missionaries Richard Baumann, USA Midwest Province (UMI); Fr. We are ordinary men from every culture and country united by Christ to continue his work, and to share our lives as Jesus did: in deeply human and concrete friendships. Reach out, and theyll get back to you ASAP. Follow us on Facebook. We used to have one or two people doing vocations work, Fr. He is an open water swimmer, a sometimes podcaster, and a lover of stand-up comedy. Fr General has appointed Fr. I love the parable of Jesus feeding the . Although Gabon, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania and Niger are within the jurisdiction of the province, Jesuits are not yet actively present in these countries. His graduate degrees are in Social Work and Theology from Saint Louis University and Santa Clara University, respectively. We invite you to learn more about their lives, formation and dreams. In his free time, he enjoys exercise, reading and writing, playing the drums, singing, and watching sitcoms (especially Brooklyn 99, New Girl, and Parks & Recreation). Murphy explains. You agree by using the website further. THEY ARE AS FOLLOW: * Society of Jesus(Jesuit) 5L, Agusto Close, PO BOX 223, Surulere, Lagos. Do not be afraid! It comprises ten states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Meet the vocation team below. Before entering the Society in 2006, he worked for 10 years with the Spokane Public School System on a dropout prevention program for underserved youth. *Redemptorist, PO BOX 29585, Secretariat PO, Ibadan, Oyo state. Our ministry is prayer. Great dreams are diluted if they are not based on joy . So, what makes you feel most alive? At the University of South Alabama in Mobile, he earned a Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy. He succeeds Fr. The Vicariate of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Nigeria belongs to the Anglo-Irish Province. Fr Paul will get in touch with you about the best method of transfer for you and share account details with you. Nor was it crucial, as numbers of those entering were high. Ignatius is the saint of mundane mysticism; he lives in the world as in a burning bush inhabited by the love of God, who assumes the tensions of life, harmonizing them, uniting what is apparently contradictory. For one year he was associate pastor atParroquia San Ignacioin San Juan, Puerto Rico and chaplain of the parish elementary school. Prior to his ordination in 2011, he chronicled his path to priesthood in a series of YouTube videos, before serving as the vocation promoter for the former California Province. He enjoys running as well as playing and watching sports. They are ready to answer your questions about Jesuit life. Donations can be one-off gifts or of any frequency; Our universal vocation, is to go anywhere in the world and to give hope. The Jesuits were founded for evangelization. Simple theme. In addition, Jesuits dedicate themselves to the training of future African leaders. Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Formal education has been targeted, leading to the deterioration of the education system. All rights reserved, Child Safeguarding Policy We are religious priests and brothers sent to all corners of the world to share the Good News of our faith, to promote justice, and to foster greater dialogue between different religions and cultures. Father Ndomba is from Congo Brazzaville and was appointed by Father General Arturo Sosa on 29 August 2019 as the new provincial of the Jesuit province of West Africa. O'Brien cautions against simplifying Fr. He was ordained to the priesthood on August 5, 2000, and made final vows on December 21, 2013. Fr. Providence, PO BOX 171, Umuokeawa Ogbe, Ahiazu, Mbaise, Imo. Edmund is responsible for accompanying men who are discerning a life in the Society of Jesus. Health services are often needed to help refugees through their displacement and effectively reduce health risks. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. *Missionaries of Divine Mercy, PO BOX 58, I first learned about the Jesuits when I was exploring college options, but it wasnt until my freshman year at Saint Louis University that I really started to understand more about the Jesuits, their charisms and spirituality, and their focus on working to create a more just world in line with Gods vision. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. NOTE: IF YOU ARE ADMITTED TO ANY OF THE EVOLVING Fulgence Ratsimbazafy, was appointed Provincial of Madagascar Province (MDG) by Father General Arturo Sosa, on 2 November 2016. He also has several years experience of being a Spiritual Director, assisting people in their vocational discernment and giving Ignatian retreats. In 1554, some Jesuits were sent to Ethiopia to establish their first contact with the . jfitzgerald@oppeace.org. When we entered the novitiate in 1964, we were one of the last large cohorts to do so, recalls Fr. That means that Daniel is responsible for accompanying men who are discerning a life in the Society of Jesus. Jesuits from the UEA Province also live and serve in Micronesia and Fiji. This was the historical foundation of the Jesuit Conference of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (JESAM). Sitemap. To walk with the poor, the outcasts of the world, those whose dignity has been violated. The West Africa Proovince was established in 1973, it currently covers 14 countries. OBrien is responsible for guiding men who are discerning a life in the Society of Jesus through the application process. . Submit your information, and one of them will get back to you ASAP. We cannot live without it. We seek the greater glory of God and the development of a more humane and sustainable world. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. By a decree signed on June 8, 2020, Fr. Today, the Province is made up of 270 Jesuits, most of whom are in formation. Prayer and discernment are necessary to discern the quality of a desire to see if it is of God. *Dominican(OP), St. Dominic Priory, PO BOX 44, Yaba, Lagos. Become a Jesuit Vocations Events Days of Reflection Join with Jesuits and other discerners for a day of prayer, reflection and community at a Jesuit residence. We are now present in Borno, Adamawa, and Taraba States, assisting forcibly displaced individuals and local communities through improving access to quality education, health interventions, socio-economic empowerment, and psychosocial support. Thomas H. Smolich, who has led JRS since October 2015. In 2004 he entered the Jesuit novitiate in south Louisiana. Kiyimba has dedicated his energy to the formation of ours at Arrupe. But discovering that path and boldly following where it leads is not always easy. The U.S. Central and Southern Province is one of five provinces in the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. He met the Society of Jesus at Jesuit High School. Growing up in a practicing Vietnamese Catholic family, the thought of religious life never entered his mind as he trudged on through life studying pre-dentistry. OR Congregation of the Holy Ghost(Spiritans), Southeast province, Spiritan postulate, PO BOX 1560, Akabor, Imo state. Fr. *Missionary Fathers of the Justin Vocationary: Vocations for the whole Church! There are many Jesuit communities and works within these provinces and region, each one usually headed by a superior or director of work.. Our Communities & institutions are organized in administrative units called Provinces & Regions. Charles (Chuck) Frederico, SJ, stepped down as director of vocations for the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces, having served for eight years. *Claretian Missionaries, 14/16, Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island, Lagos. He was just ordained a priest in 2022. For regency, he then spent three years teaching theology atJesuit High School, New Orleans. This essay is an overview of Jesuit presence in Africa over the centuries. By growing in the virtues of faith, hope and above all charity, we deepen our prayer life, and come to resemble more closely Christ himself. *Salesians of Don Bosco(SDB), Don Bosco Centre, Oke Odunwo, PO BOX 397, Ondo. Hagerty is happy to answer YOUR questions about Jesuit life! After time Ireland and Kenya, he joined the vocations team in 2020. Evolving male religious congregation yet to be By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies and. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". The Vocations Director for the Irish province is Fr. Do you have a quick question? He was ordained in June 2019. The USA West Province is one of the five provinces in the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. OR PO BOX Tn 1911, Teshie-Nungua Estate, Accra, Ghana. Christus in Kigali. Matt Wooters, Swimming With God Pursuing the Greater Glory of God Stories of Jesuit Life erected it as the North-West Africa Province comprising of Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and the Gambia. From 1994 onwards it had become difficult to have contact with Kinshasa. The work of JRS Nigeria. IN NIGERIA ARE AS FOLLOW: 2. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Get in touch with Br. Be patient with yourself! Prior to his appointment, has been serving as bursar of the Province, as well as being a member of the Investment Board and Superior of the community of Libermann College. In 2012 he was sent to study theology atFAJEin Belo Horizonte, Brazil, earning a masters degree in 2014. He is a seasoned spiritual director who is passionate about Ignatian Spirituality and ministering to young adults in their 20s and 30s, especially with Christus Ministries. Pyr has worked in campus ministry at Seattle University, taught Theology and was the director of liturgy at Jesuit High School in Sacramento. *Society of the Sons of Mary, Mother of Mercy, Loretto House, PO BOX 1660, Umuahia, Abia. of the Youth, PO BOX 86, Okija, Ihiala LGA, Anambra. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These provinces and region of JCAM are organized into a Conference, to promote common goals and oversee common projects, although each has its own administrative headquarters. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Tel:+2349038323905. In 1624, a Portuguese Jesuit named Mateus Cardoso published a catechism in Kikongo. Sean Hagerty, SJ, is the vocation promoter for the UEA Province. *Missionary Fathers Being between 18 and 24 years of age with SSCE (with a minimum of six credits including Mathematics and English Language) or its equivalent or slightly older with a diploma or degree. According to Fr. In the Dominican tradition, prayer, community, ministry and study are at the heart of our vocation. Doing the Spiritual Exercises. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. ACCEPT ABOVE 25 YEARS OLD. Fr. Father Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator SJ, is a Jesuit from Nigeria. John OBrien, SJ, is the vocation director for the Canada Province. The Nigeria-Ghana Mission morphed into the Nigeria-Ghana Region in 1992, and in 2005, Father General Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.J. A blog about religious order/congregation in Nigeria Vocations in The Roman Catholic Church in Nigeria . Then provincials like Fr. Murphy says. and Brothers of the Eucharist Heart of Jesus, E-mail: *Congregation of Sons of our Lady He joined the Jesuits in 2012 after graduating from John Carroll University. He also adores cats and possesses a wry sense of humor. It is a balanced way of life that leads you closer to Christ while in service to His Church. Brian Paulson, SJ, recognized the importance of having more people in vocations to do things well. Most Rev. Tel: +2348100274988. San Juan, P.R. After college, I spent two years in Belize City as a Jesuit Volunteer (JV), where I was a social worker. Entering at that age was common back then, he says. Mobile Line: +2349099746952. Patrick Douglas, UMI; Fr. Radmar now uses his acting skills to witness to his faith and calling as a Jesuit priest. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Hes been a Jesuit Brother for 10 years. The Carmelite life does not falsify this complexity. Both were long-time alcoholics; both had had some connection with a Protestant spiritual movement, the Oxford Groups. Faith and world, action and prayer, interiority and apostolate, individual and community, poverty and apostolic means, studies and closeness to the marginalized, universality and local inculturation, Church and existential frontiers. After graduating from Santa Clara Universitys Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, Dan returned to Spokane as the associate pastor of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish, his first mission as an ordained priest. Submit your information, and he will get back to you as soon as possible. -for aspirants from North only. The violence caused by the insurgency of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), commonly known as Boko Haram, in North-Eastern Nigeria has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions of people, and damaged the countrys economy. The Country Director of Jesuit Refugee Services Nigeria, Fr. After a needs assessment operation in 2018, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Nigeria opened its first Country Office in Abuja. Talk to someone you trust a family member or friend. All Right Reserved. In July 2018, after many years of being JESAM, the Conference was renamed JCAM Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar, In the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) there are currently six provinces and one region. True to our missionary vocation, many of us work in Eastern Africa, while others are studying or working in Zimbabwe, West Africa, Italy, India, the United States, Great Britain, Philippines and elsewhere in the world. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Perhaps it is not what you had planned for your life; you may feel unworthy of a call to religious life. The Jesuits in Africa are mainly involved in the fields of education, management of natural resources, prevention of AIDS, and assistance to refugees. *Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, PO BOX 3, Ogbere- Ijebu, Ogun. When the candidate and vocation director agree that the candidate should apply, he begins a lengthy application process, including a spiritual autobiography; data about family, education, professional development, and reasons for wanting to become a Jesuit; interviews with four Jesuits (including a formal session with the vocation director); an interview with a woman who is familiar with Jesuit life and ministry; and a session with a psychologist. Stoeger and Baumann); Br. James Stoeger, UMI; Fr. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. A: The first question to ask yourself is do I feel drawn to that way of life, do I find it attractive? Brother Dan Leckman, SJ is a vocation promoter for the Canadian province. Office Line: +2349071773535. The application form on this site is open to permanent residents of the US, Canada, Belize, Micronesia, Haiti and Puerto Rico. They are passionate about sharing information on Jesuit life, answering questions, and accompanying people in discernment. VOCATION DIRECTOR, P.O.BOX 223 SURULERE, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA. Fr. This is an indication of where you might explore further. From the time of St. Ignatius until today, Jesuits can be found proclaiming the Gospel the world over. -for aspriants that reside in the southeast. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. He has ministered in prisons, campus ministries and hospitals, and conducted research into just war, moral injury and the reintegration of soldiers into the Catholic community. Arrupe's words into a compartmentalized focus on service, which risks losing some of their original meaning: "As my own journey in the Jesuits and Jesuit education has continued, there's a much deeper realization that the idea of 'I come to you and serve, then I go back to my enclave of privilege . Women presenting their newly acquired skills at JRS Skill Acquisition Center in Mubi North, Adamawa State. Victor Cancino, SJ, studied at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. It was at LMU where he fell in love with scripture and Ignatian Spirituality fostered by the many Jesuits who dedicated their life to study, scholarship, and to an ever-expansive vision of God. The President of JCAM is appointed by the Superior General and entrusted with the direction and leadership of the JCAM Common Works and Centres and to assist with the realisation of the mission of the Society of Jesus in Africa and Madagascar. Const 603]. Other requirements are: A: Application to the Carmelite Order usually signals the commencement of the process of discerning whether one is spiritually, physically, and psychologically healthy for the spiritual ascent of Mount Carmel. In prayer, we are called to a hidden union with God, in a form of life and fraternal sharing in which contemplative prayer and action combine to become a single apostolic service of the Church. Br. Renewing Our Commitment to Jesuit Vocation and the meaning of Religious Life. Complete the form to request more information. A native of Green Bay, WI, Erics Jesuit life has taken him to Boston, Chicago, and St. Paul. In response to todays challenges, we have adopted four global preferences to guide us: To show the way to God through the Spiritual Exercises and discernment. If the sense of call continues and you feel you should follow it consider talking to a vocations director. Myles O'Reilly SJ. Andrew Laguna, SJ, is the vocation promoter for the US West Province. When he is not working or meeting with people you may find Fr. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Michael Wegenka, SJ, was born in Midland, Michigan, lived briefly in Carmel, Indiana, and grew up in Katy, Texas. Submit your information, and Fr. Hagertys team will get back to you ASAP. Fortunately, Jesuits have nearly 500 years of taking up Christ's challenge to serve a world in need for the glory of God and the help of souls. William Murphy, SJ, vocation promoter, the need to market vocations outside of Jesuit circles coincided with the growth of the internet, and BeAJesuit.org has become a key source of inquiries. A: The Order has a religious garment known as habit. Please click on "learn more" to read our cookies policy. They continue to invest themselves in youth education, publication, pastoral care and spiritual ministries. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. December 5, 2022 in Featured News, Featured Videos, Videos. An Nguyen Vu has been a Jesuit since 2016. Matt about his faith, his swim, and his vocation as a Jesuit brother. Discovering what that is brings fulfilment and confirms you in your identity as a beloved child of God. The Province of Central Africa was established in 1994. Rodolfo Casals, USA Northeast Province (UNE); Br. Fortunately, Jesuits have nearly 500 years of taking up Christs challenge to serve a world in need for the glory of God and the help of souls. Sabado, 8 de Octubre, 15h-20 Vocations Events Read More Wegenka will get back to you as soon as possible. In the last 20 years, the region has seen tremendous growth. Prior to his appointment, he was the Delegate for Formation and Rector of Saint Paul scholastic in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Fr. Our habit consists of a brown tunic (held around the waist by a belt when worn) with a scapular and capuche (hood). This comes not only from our excellent education, but also from living close to the poor and suffering. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. (mpyrc@jesuits.org). Men join because they want to live and work with these people. Br. Stoeger. These cookies do not store any personal information. He lives on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana where serves as pastor to the local communities. (gcelio@jesuits.org). It is the source of our life. that sort of reliable income can allow for very welcome forward planning in the development of the Societys works in Africa and Madagascar. After college, he served for two years with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Belize. On July 14, 2020, Father Arturo Sosa, the Superior General of the Society of Jesus appointed Fr. from within. OR. The method of Ignatius is written in his Spiritual Exercises. Father Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator SJ, is a Jesuit from Nigeria. Sign up for a newsletter about decision making. You will also be able to read about our founder St. Ignatius of Loyola and a brief history of the order. If they profess the evangelical counsels, they take it as a bond/oath Presently, the province has the lowest median age in the Society of Jesus and is only eight years old this year. for example, you might wish to become a regular monthly donor of small amounts; *Teresian Carmelites(ODC), PO BOX 3612, Enugu. That means that Fr. Sitemap. As recently as 50 years ago, Jesuit vocations were built on familiarity. We are now present in Borno, Adamawa, and Taraba States, assisting forcibly displaced individuals and local communities through . In 2003, he entered the Jesuit novitiate in Grand Coteau, LA. Our mission of justice and reconciliation calls us to always discern how God is working in the contemporary world. Here, the Jesuits were involved first in parish work and later in intellectual and spiritual ministries. Presently, we have 407 Vowed Sisters and over 670 Associates (volunteer lay people in mission). It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Michael Rossmann, UMI. But do not be afraid, a vocation to religious life, like any other worthy vocation is built on time, prayer, wisdom and friendship. Fr Chiti joined the Society on 2nd July 1993 and was ordained to the priesthood on 25th June 2005. Chukwuyenum A. Afiawari, was appointed Provincial of Africa North West Province (ANW) on 2 November 2016, by Father General Arturo Sosa. Over the course of that time he has taught high school theology and coached running; worked and traveled with Jesuits in Latin America; and served as a parochial vicar at parishes in San Diego and San Jose, CA. He enjoys reading and discussing a Catholic novel, skiing, beating his older brothers time in half-marathons, and spending as much time as possible near the Great Lakes or the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming. We Jesuits receive from Ignatius and the first companions an experience of a God who is revealed in the tensions and contradictions of life. DIOCESE/ARCHIDIOCESE WHERE THE COMMUNITY IS TO CONFIRM WHELTHER THE RELIGIOUS He received his PhD in theology and religious studies from the University of Leeds in England in 2004 and served as Provincial Superior of the Eastern Africa Province of the Society of Jesus from 2009 to 2014. . *Missionary Sons of Divine In some countries this kind of giving can also be recognised for tax relief and the necessary receipts will be issued. Meet the vocation team below. The life of the Jesuits is based on the spiritual experience of St. Ignatius of Loyola, who learned to find God in all things: in prayer, in people, in world events, in nature, in our daily actions, in our own hearts. Re-connecting: JCAM Child Protection Officers . The Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) aims to allow forcibly displaced out-of-school children to acquire the missed academic competencies. It does not store any personal data. love ought to show itself in deeds more than in words.. He is assisted by a Socius, who is normally the Secretary of the Conference, a Treasurer and other members of staff who together form the JCAM administration. For Jesuits, the world is our home.. Oyo State, Nigeria The Vocations Director P. O. The countries where the Jesuits work in this new Province are the Republic of South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Being a Jesuit opens our lives to risk and adventure. But in constructing this final application, it is vital to our mission to invest the time and effort. Once all the reports are inthanks to Cecilia Hernndez!the vocation director writes up an extensive description of the applicant and his likely Jesuit vocation, which goes to the provincial for final approval, says Fr. In 1554, some Jesuits were sent to Ethiopia to establish their first contact with the Christians living in that area, while in 1561 they settled in present-day Zimbabwe. COMMUNITY IS KNOWN BY THE BISHOP/ARCHIBISHOP OF THE DIOCESE/ARCHIDIOCESE OR Email: vocations@jesuits-anw.org Office Line: +2349071773535 Mobile Line: +2349099746952. Depending on the part of the country where you reside, you write a letter of application to one of our following postal addresses closest to you or simply write to our vocation director an the email provided above. Donations can be one-off gifts or of any frequency; *Congregation of Hill and Fr. However, the Jesuits decided to remain in the region and to carry on with apostolic commitments that had begun in Burundi since 1952 and in Rwanda since 1966. * Society of Jesus(Jesuit) 5L, Agusto Close, PO BOX 223, Surulere, Lagos state. Have you completed your studies or working? It was their intention of spread, there also, the ideals of Fr. Meet the Vocation Team The Jesuits West Province's robust vocation team is led by director Fr. At nine years old he moved to England. Joseph Hill, SJ, was born in Phoenix, AZ, the third of four sons of an American mother and a Canadian father. 3. A: Life is so complex, a mix of sorrows, joys, sacrifices and gifts. Announcing the news to the members of the province, the current provincial, Fr Jose Minaku SJ said that Father General congratulated the whole Province for the "great care with which the whole process has been conducted", and thanked, Fr Kyungu for his generosity and availability to serve in this capacity and invited the whole Province to pray for him and to support him in this new mission. At the same time, the director determines whether he thinks the candidate should in fact apply. Over the course of that time hes given many Ignatian retreats to young adults and professionals across the country. OR SMA Our international formation brings us together as we share community life and mission across cultures. Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, all I have and call my own. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Fabien Gasigwa as the new Regional Superior of the Rwanda-Burundi Region. It is actively present in 9 countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo, Ivory Coast, the Republic of Central Africa, Senegal, Chad and Togo. In his spare time, he enjoys horror slasher flicks, Chinese net novels and painting digital art. He has been a Jesuit for thirteen years and a priest for two years. That process, during which a candidate discerns whether he will apply, involves the director accompanying and supporting his decision-making journey, often fora year or longer. He was ordained a Catholic priest on June 13th, 2015. On 7th April, the first day of the Genocide in Rwanda, 3 Jesuits and 15 other people were assassinated at Centre. STM Contact: Sister June Fitzgerald, O.P . Radmar Jao, SJ, with six Jesuits serving as part-time promoters spread out across the Province. Justin Vocationary: Vocations for the whole Church! 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