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+Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.'s avatar

+Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.

Catholic Bishop, Redemptorist Preacher, Missionary in the Canadian North.

Bishop’s Letter for March

+Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.'s avatar by +Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.April 6, 2018May 1, 2018Leave a comment

This is my first update in my new role as Bishop of the diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith. March was a full month of joy and celebration. Let me share with you some of what has been going on.

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