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        Bishop Vincent’s Homily for the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

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        Today we celebrate the feast of the Dedication of St John Lateran, the Pope’s cathedral and a symbol of unity in the Church. It is also Prison Sunday – a reminder to pray for all affected by imprisonment and to live out our own baptismal call as temples of...
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