June 20, 2024 • Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Joy of ministry
Kindergartner Charlie Dickson pushes Father Joseph Wappes during cart races in the gym May 28 at St. Charles Borromeo School in St. Anthony. Father Wappes, Father Michael Maloney and Father Philip Conklin visited their grade school alma mater three days after their ordination Mass as one way to give back for all that community did for them growing up. Turn to page 6 for more about their visit, and pages 7-15 for profiles on all 13 newly ordained priests for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. All photos on pages 7-15 are by Dave Hrbacek, The Catholic Spirit. JORDANA TORGESON | FOR THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT
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