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  • October 4, 1306
  • December 25, 1406
  • January 22, 1506
  • March 15, 1606

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The Pontifical Swiss Guards


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Saint Dominic Savio


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Feast of Our Lady Of Europe


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Pope John Paul II Visits Alaska: Twice!


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Feast of Saints Philip and James, the Lesser


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Saint Athanasius


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Saint Joseph the Worker


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Pope Pius V


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