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The Rite of Election of Catechumens and the Call to Conversion of Candidates took place at the Cathedral this week for OCIA participants. This meaningful step in their journey of faith was celebrated by Bishop Louis Tylka. Please keep all those preparing to enter the Church in your prayers.<\/p>\n

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The Rite of Election of Catechumens and the Call to Conversion of Candidates took place at the Cathedral this week for OCIA participants. This meaningful step in their journey of faith was celebrated by Bishop Louis Tylka. 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