Conception Abbey welcomed 107 confirmation candidates and their families Sunday, March 27, 2011 to the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Bishop Robert W. Finn confirmed the 107 candidates that were from 5 different parishes in the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese – St. Gregory Barbarigo in Maryville, St. Columba in Conception Jct., St. Peter’s in Stanberry, St. Joseph’s in Parnell, and St. Patrick’s in Ford City. The position of pastor in each of these parishes if filled by the Benedictine monks of Conception Abbey including: Fr. Martin, Fr. Allan, Fr. Aidan, and Fr. Sebastian. Congratultions to all the candidates!
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