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Monthly Archives: February 2014

Rev. Michael Voithofer celebrates his first Mass at St. Hugh, his home parish, in 2010. Credit: Margie Rostosky

IN CITIES, OUT IN THE COUNTRY, A CHURCH ALIVE!

Father John Bauer is the first to admit he was worried about inviting his parishioners to participate in Our Campaign for The Church Alive!

The pastor of St. Hugh and Our Lady of Consolation parishes in Greene County knows the difficulties facing his flock. The local economy is still struggling as coal mines cut production and power plants shut down. Father Bauer thought the timing of the campaign was off.

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