Happy Feast of St Philippine Duchesne!

Happy Feast!  I'm traveling today, so I don't have much time...but a blog post in pictures to celebrate one of my favorite saints!







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Helen said…
I loved seeing these pictures on your blog. Thank you for posting them.
Love, Helen
November 19, 2011 at 8:14 AM
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