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428:monsignor
328:Biography
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1366:Parishes
1349:Churches
1125:Parishes
1115:Basilica
1099:Churches
829:June 28,
586:See also
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417:marriage
367:ordained
213:American
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64:Syracuse
1270:Bishops
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855:June 4,
592:Portals
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424:diocese
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387:parish
379:pastor
302:Bishop
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132:Orders
504:, at
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229:Motto
882:2021
857:2019
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176:Born
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