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Author - Jill Esfeld

Archdiocese • Local • Parishes • Schools • Youth & young adult

Scholarships provide Catholic education for all

September 28, 2007
Archdiocese • Local • Parishes • Youth & young adult

Video puts positive spin on anti-drinking message

September 14, 2007
Local • Schools

Rub-a-dub-dub

September 14, 2007
Local • Parishes

Adoration proponent offers mission in Lenexa

August 31, 2007
Local • Parishes • World

Spirit of Mother Teresa spans an ocean

August 17, 2007
Archdiocese • Local • Ministries • Parishes

A hole in one for the Special Olympics

August 3, 2007
Archdiocese • Local • Religious life

Pioneering editor, prolific author dies at 77

July 20, 2007

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