But that’s only the beginning. The 17 newly ordained permanent deacons in the archdiocese can only expect their responsibilities to grow in number and evolve in complexity in the months and years to come.
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Task force considers ways to address needs of the archdiocese
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Parishioners say goodbye to St. Joseph
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Pakistani Christians hold onto hope
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‘I really want to help out’
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