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Illuminating Catholics – shedding light to understand the modern church

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Illuminating Catholics

Conversation with retired priests Father Ball and Father Hart

March 10, 2026 • Dawn Prosser and Karmen Bower • Season 2 • Episode 36

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Retired priests in the diocese remain active - really active - by volunteering their time in our parishes, schools and communities. Father Rich Ball of Mapleton and Father Tom Hart of Humboldt share their biographies and histories in the diocese. They also share the many ways that they remain very active and are invaluable providing ministry and work in their respective areas. Be sure to honor and thank our retired priests by supporting the Retired and Infirm Priests Collection Easter weekend, April 4 and 5 or www.scdiocese.org/ripc.

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