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October 7, 2004

• This Far By Faith by Bishop J. Terry Steib, S.V.D., D.D.
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• A Message From Dr. Mary C. McDonald, Superintendent of Schools
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FOLLOWING IN THE STEPS OF ST. FRANCIS - - Deacon John Hourican blesses pets Oct. 3 at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Pet blessings are a tradition at a number of parishes throughout the diocese and the world in honor of the Oct. 4 feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. photo by john morris
DEFENDING LIFE - - 50 students, faculty and parents from St. Benedict at Auburndale High School joining many other parishes and schools in the diocese in participating in the 2004 Life Chain held on Oct. 3 in Memphis. SBA Teens for Life sponsors the witness to the sanctity of life for the unborn and their mothers annually in the National Life Chain Day held each October. The Teens for Life will have ongoing activities during October for Respect Life Month. photo by sharon masterson