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You Too Go Into My Vineyard: Meet Newly Ordained Fr. Martin Ahiaba

You Too Go Into My Vineyard: Meet Newly Ordained Fr. Martin Ahiaba

by Margaret Mone | Mar 12, 2021 | News

For the final time, Martin Ahiaba paced the Tennessee Colony Coffield prison unit in Palestine, Texas. He recalled the last two years he spent making ends meet as both a guard and later a parole officer. He came face-to-face with compassion and experienced what it...
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May 2026
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Three to Get Married Retreat Weekend (Flint)

Flint - St. Mary Magdalene
May 01 2026

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Tyler - Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
May 02 2026

VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)

Nacogdoches - Sacred Heart
May 02 2026

VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (English)

Nacogdoches - Sacred Heart
May 12 2026

VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)

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