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Welcome Fr Abraham
Welcome, Fr. AbrahamWe joyfully welcome Fr. Abraham Lopez Orozco, CS, to Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish, where he will be...
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Learning the Wisdom of Holy Discretion in a Culture of Oversharing
When I was growing up, my dad, God rest his soul, used to say, “Never tell anyone your problems because half the people don’t c...
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Finding a New Church Community After Moving Away
Three-and-a-half years ago, my husband and I moved to Pittsburgh from Maryland to be closer to family, leaving behind a church ...
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What Vulnerability Means in Male Friendships
As a kid, I had no interest in showing my cards and letting people get to know who I really am, and I spent much of my life building walls. It wasn’t that I had a lot to hide. I was just so scared of being unaccepted that I eliminated any opportunity for that to happen—and that meant assimilating...
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Welcome Back Father Adilso
Welcome Back, Fr. AdilsoWe joyfully welcome the return of Fr. Adilso Luiz Balen, CS to Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish. M...
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Farewell Father Pierre
A Heartfelt Farewell to Fr. Pierre With deep gratitude and affection, the parish community of Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Par...
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How to Correct Someone Without Hurting Them
What's the difference between criticism and correction, and does it really matter? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains how to offer corre...
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Farewell - A Message from Father Pierre
We announce with great joy the arrival of two priests to our community: Father Adilso Balen, CS, from Brazil, who has been appo...
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How to fix broken communication: an unlikely starting place
The truth is, as often as we’re speaking, we’re witnessing. Every word is its own testimony.How does it seem as though two peop...
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