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Indigenous martyrs within Florida's Catholic history https://thecatholiccompass.com/indigenous-martyrs _self

The Lay Formation Institute To be salt of the earth for the sake of the world https://thecatholiccompass.com/lay-formation-institute _self

'It's just blessings, man.' Former inmate finds hope at Joseph House https://thecatholiccompass.com/joseph-house-blessing _self

For God and country Eagle Scout gives back to parish community https://thecatholiccompass.com/for-god-and-country _self

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Joy and laughter never age https://thecatholiccompass.com/joy-and-laughter _self

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- "Celebration of Life" Mass for Father George Sammut
  
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  Please join us on Monday, January 16 at 10 a.m. for a "Celebration of Life" Mass at St. Anne Catholic Church in Pensacola (5200 Saufley Field Rd.) for Father George Sammut, who passed away on December 27, 2022. Bishop Wack will be the presider. All are welcome to attend.
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- Statement from Bishop William A. Wack, CSC, on the Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
  
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