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Fortnight for Freedom prayer at Nativity BVM Parish in Media

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  • Fr. Edward Bell, pastor, leads parishioners of Nativity BVM parish in prayer during a holy hour for the Fortnight for Freedom.

  • Parishoners pray for religious freedom at Nativity BVM Parish in Media, Delaware County.

  • A woman silently prays for religious freedom at Nativity BVM Parish in Media, Delaware County.

  • Dr. Bill Kussmaul, a fourth year permanent deacon candidate, gives a reflection during the holy hour for religious freedom.

  • Barbara Kearney prays with fellow parishoners for religious freedom.

  • Fr. Edward Bell, pastor, leads parishioners of Nativity BVM parish in prayer during a holy hour for the Fortnight for Freedom.

  • Fr. Edward Bell, pastor of Nativity BVM parish, prays along with parishioners before the Blessed Sacrament.

  • Carol Farnan prays before the Blessed Sacrament for religious freedom.

  • Fr. Edward Bell, pastor, leads parishioners of Nativity BVM parish in prayer during a holy hour for the Fortnight for Freedom.

  • Fr. Edward Bell, pastor, leads parishioners of Nativity BVM parish in prayer during a holy hour for the Fortnight for Freedom.

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