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ED FOSTER JR. | FC
ST. PETE BEACH | Father Elmer McDonald, left, greets Father John Blum during a presentation of parish clergy at the installation Mass for Father Blum as pastor of St. John Vianney Parish at St. Pete Beach Jan 27. Bishop Robert N. Lynch, at right, celebrated the Mass and noted that Father Blum was the first priest he ordained upon becoming bishop of the diocese in 1996. Father Blum previously served as parochial vicar at St. Francis Cabrini Parish in Spring Hill.
Youths lead the way
ANA RODRIGUEZ–SOTO | FC
WASHINGTON | St. Brendan High School student Samantha Portela captures a memory as students from the Archdiocese of Miami carry the lead banner at Tuesday’s March For Life in Washington, DC. The stories begin HERE
Helping farmworkers
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Again this Lent, the Florida Catholic is coordinating the statewide collection and distribution of long-sleeve shirts to protect farmworkers from scratches, sunburn, insect bites and exposure to agricultural chemicals in the fields. Read about drive HERE.
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Seize the ‘new moment’
A recent vocations workshop places emphasis on engaging and supporting youths in a positive manner in order to nurture potential religious vocations.
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Diocesan Roundup
Parish Goal: Clip the pastor and stewardship director; Daily Mass for Lent; Parish has new name; and Guadalupe replica coming to town.
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News Briefs
Father John Blum installed at St. John Vianney Parish; Guardian Ad Litem needs volunteers, Corpus Christi Catholic School receives accreditation; Tampa Catholic hires alumni director; and Jesuit High receives sports awards.
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