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Retiring priests: Celebrating a combined three centuries of ministry

May 27, 2021
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Vocations

Six priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore who have combined for nearly 300 years of ministry will be retiring July 1. The Review profiles the six as their parishes bid them farewell.

Father Pete D. Literal

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